Bethany, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Brooke County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,066 Population 1,460/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $14,817 per capita
$113,600 Home Value $180,768 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,600 home value, $675/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bethany, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$14,817 per capita
Home Value
$113,600
60% below
Zillow: $180,768
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
20.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.6%
47% above
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Bethany Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bethany's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
40%
Rent
58%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
147%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bethany a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bethany residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,817. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 618 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bethany is $113,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,768. Median rent is $675/month, with 20.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

49.6% of adults in Bethany hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bethany has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,066
Median Age21.0 yrs
Density1,460/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$14,817
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$1,317M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,600
Rent$675
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$180,768
Housing Units195
Rent Burden20.3%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,823/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation919 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.6%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+26.2%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Bethany was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.