Bethel is located in northern Fairfield County in Connecticut. About 18,700 people call Bethel home and the median household income level in town is $68,891. There are two major corporate headquarters in the town of Bethel: Cannondale Bicycles, and Duracell Batteries. The town is located just off of interstate 84 and is about sixty miles northeast of New York City and about fifty miles southwest of Hartford, which allows for an easy commute to shopping or business. Located on over 17 square miles, Bethel is served by a full time police force, two volunteer fire departments, and houses the David W. Deakin Educational Park, which contains five public schools from grades K-12 and sports fields on one site. Bethel High School is proud to be the home of an award winning Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) unit. There are two main shopping districts situated in town for convenience. Bethel is safe, clean, and provides a family friendly environment. The town of Bethel has a rich history, which includes being the site of the first vodka distillery in the United States in 1934. The town is, and has been, home to several famous people including, P.T. Barnum, Meg Ryan, and Bruce Willis.