Bethlehem, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Barrow County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
660 Population 256/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $29,384 per capita
$236,800 Home Value $365,737 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$236,800 home value, $1,042/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Bethlehem, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,000
7% below
$29,384 per capita
Home Value
$236,800
16% below
Zillow: $365,737
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
10% below
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Bethlehem Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
84%
Rent
90%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bethlehem a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bethlehem residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,384. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,735 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bethlehem is $236,800 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $365,737. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Education

17.8% of adults in Bethlehem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bethlehem has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population660
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density256/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$29,384
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$3,796M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026

Housing

A+
Home Value$236,800
Rent$1,042
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$365,737
Housing Units210
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,299/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation853 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Bethlehem was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.