At a Glance
Median Income
$77,500
$40,563 per capita
Home Value
$251,700
Zillow: $290,458
Median Rent
$1,578/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.0%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
14.0% smoking rate
How Bethania Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bethania's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bethania a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bethania residents earn a median household income of $77,500 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,563. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,366 business establishments, including 868 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethania is $251,700 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,458. Median rent is $1,578/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
30.0% of adults in Bethania hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethania has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population362
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density532/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans20.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$40,563
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$34,373M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
Housing
A+
Home Value$251,700
Rent$1,578
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$290,458
Housing Units171
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation862 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Bethania was founded in 1759.
The median home in Bethania was built in 1976.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 868 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.