West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Bethlehem is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 2,568. Residents earn $87,500 per year, which is 16% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bethlehem receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Bethlehem offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bethlehem is $87,500, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bethlehem is $203,000, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,291 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Bethlehem is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 123 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 531 per 100,000, 73% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Bethlehem experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,500 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,310 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,074 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,258 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,794 |
| County GDP | $5,057M |
| Restaurants | 140 |
| Healthcare | 229 |
| Retail | 186 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,676 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.81% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $203,000 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $202,535 |
| Median List Price | $253,900 |
| Median List Price | $253,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $150 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,291 |
| 11% above US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,676 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.81% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 29.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,927/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 229 |
| Total Violent | 122.6/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 40.9/100K |
| Assault | 81.7/100K |
| Total Property | 531.1/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 81.7/100K |
| Theft | 449.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.9 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 727/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0444°N, 80.6881°W |
| County FIPS | 54069 |
Winner: Republican by 26 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 727/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 229 |
| Restaurants | 140 |
| Retail Stores | 186 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |