BethanyNY
A town of 1,754. Healthier than 63% of U.S. towns.
What makes Bethany stand out
The thing Bethany does most differently from other towns.
98% of working residents leave Bethany for work
Where Bethany’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Bethany’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bethany. Another town gets a different order.
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Bethany
Most working residents leave Bethany for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Batavia (13%), Rochester (8%) and Pavilion (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Bethany has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 74 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 63% of U.S. towns
Bethany beats the New York average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Bethany | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.1% | 17.2% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.4% | 14.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 7.7% |
2.3% of Bethany is conserved land
18 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Genesee County Park and Forest | 12 mi | 439 |
| 2. Groveland Secondary Trailway | 5.9 mi | 98 |
Homes in Bethany sell for about $644K
The median sale price was $644,000 in April 2026.
About Bethany
Town in New York, United States
Bethany is a town in Genesee County, New York, United States. The population was 1,765 at the 2010 census. The town lies on the southern border of Genesee County. US Route 20 and NYS Route 63 pass through the town.
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- Population
- 1,780
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,181 ft
- Area code
- 585
Bethany’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Bethany.