Living in Bethlehem, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bethlehem · Census data 2020–2024
Bethlehem has 2,592 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $83,409 (40% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $200,000, the median rent is $1,339/month.
Bethlehem at a glance
- Population
- 2,592
- Median age
- 41.7State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $83,409State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $200,000State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,339/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 88.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Bethlehem a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bethlehem
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bethlehem the median home value is $200,000, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,339 per month, which is 18.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,320 a month in housing costs.
Bethlehem median household income
The median household income in Bethlehem is $83,409 and the income per person is $39,104. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Bethlehem: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,188
- Owner-occupied
- 88.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.8%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.38
Bethlehem demographics
- Population
- 2,592
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 26.2%
- Households
- 1,088
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bethlehem ›
Education in Bethlehem
45.3% of adults 25 and older in Bethlehem have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 19.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bethlehem
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 82%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Bethlehem vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | 2,592 | $83,409 | $200,000 | $1,339 |
| Wheeling | 26,350 | $48,590 | $146,500 | $794 |
| Bridgeport | 1,453 | $54,125 | $94,200 | $689 |
| Triadelphia | 825 | $48,281 | $93,600 | $714 |
| Benwood | 1,230 | $43,636 | $74,900 | $677 |
| Bellaire | 3,800 | $38,205 | $85,400 | $759 |
| Brookside | 610 | $72,917 | $117,000 | $817 |
| Martins Ferry | 6,140 | $37,467 | $96,200 | $800 |
| McMechen | 1,826 | $40,446 | $96,900 | $625 |
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What is the median household income in Bethlehem, WV?
The median household income in Bethlehem is $83,409, 40% higher than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bethlehem?
The median home value in Bethlehem is $200,000, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Bethlehem?
The median gross rent in Bethlehem is $1,339 per month, about 18.2% of household income.
Is Bethlehem, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Bethlehem?
The median age in Bethlehem is 41.7 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Bethlehem?
The average commute to work in Bethlehem is 19 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bethlehem?
The unemployment rate in Bethlehem is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bethlehem?
45.3% of adults in Bethlehem have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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