Median household income: $114,583; value-to-income ratio 3.00. East Bethel ranks 41 by home value and 93 by population among 101 places in our MN dataset.
What does a VA loan cost on a typical East Bethel home?
| Item | East Bethel |
|---|---|
| Median home value (Census ACS) | $343,200 |
| Minnesota median home value | $305,500 |
| Down payment (0%) | $0 |
| Loan incl. 2.15% funding fee | $350,579 |
| Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI) | $2,839 |
| Income needed (28% / 36%) | $122,000 / $95,000 |
| Anoka County 2026 county limit for partial VA entitlement | $832,750 |
Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.
Payment includes Minnesota's 1.04% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $1,988/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average); VA loans have no monthly mortgage insurance.
What is the 2026 VA loan limit in East Bethel?
VA loans have no loan limit for borrowers with full entitlement. If part of your entitlement is tied up in another VA loan, VA uses Anoka County's 2026 conforming limit of $832,750 to calculate your zero-down maximum. The county's FHA limit is $552,000 for comparison.
The East Bethel median home value of $343,200 is 12% above the Minnesota median, and within what the county limit supports.
Which down payment assistance programs can East Bethel buyers use?
- Minnesota Housing Deferred Payment Loan Plus — Up to $18,000; deferred; state-level. Minnesota Housing · Verified October 23, 2026
- Minnesota Housing Monthly Payment Loan — Up to $14,000; second_mortgage; state-level. Minnesota Housing · Verified October 23, 2026
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VA loan FAQs for East Bethel
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
- FHFA — 2026 Conforming Loan Limit Values
- VA — Funding fee and closing costs
- NAIC — Homeowners Insurance Report, Data for 2023 (HO-3 average premium)
- Freddie Mac — Primary Mortgage Market Survey
- Minnesota Housing — Minnesota Housing Deferred Payment Loan Plus
- Minnesota Housing — Minnesota Housing Monthly Payment Loan
Data last updated October 23, 2026.
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