Bethlehem, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Ohio County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,568 Population 727/sq mi density
$87,500 Median Income $40,310 per capita
$203,000 Home Value $220,105 Zillow
$1,291 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$87,500 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,000 home value, $1,291/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Bethlehem, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,500
16% above
$40,310 per capita
Home Value
$203,000
28% below
Zillow: $220,105
Median Rent
$1,291/mo
11% above
17.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
105/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.8%
33% above
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°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
116%
Home Value
72%
Rent
111%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
133%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bethlehem a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bethlehem residents earn a median household income of $87,500 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,310. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,794 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bethlehem is $203,000 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,105. Median rent is $1,291/month, with 17.6% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Bethlehem reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 105/100K.

Education

44.8% of adults in Bethlehem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% above the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bethlehem has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). 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 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,568
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density727/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,500
Per Capita$40,310
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$5,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074

Housing

A+
Home Value$203,000
Rent$1,291
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$220,105
Housing Units1,145
Rent Burden17.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property105/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,927/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,165 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.8%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+20.7%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Bethlehem was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.