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Bethlehem, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Essex County County
Bethlehem, NH
At a Glance
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)
Is Bethlehem a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bethlehem residents earn a median household income of $65,556 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,722. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethlehem is $243,000 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,664. Median rent is $1,066/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Bethlehem reports 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 779/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
53.0% of adults in Bethlehem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% above the national average). 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethlehem has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.