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Bethany, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Brooke County County
Bethany, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Bethany a Good Place to Live?
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 2.4% (33% below 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 $167,144. 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.
Safety & Crime
Bethany reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.