What are the schools like in Bethlehem, GA?

Bethlehem is served primarily by Barrow County. The district operates 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Bethlehem?

The median household income in Bethlehem, GA is $67,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Bethlehem, GA?

Bethlehem has an average high temperature of 53.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Bethlehem, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bethlehem, GA affordable or expensive?

Bethlehem's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bethlehem is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $223,200 and the median rent is $1,042 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bethlehem, GA?

Bethlehem has a violent crime rate of 167.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1295.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bethlehem, GA a Good Place to Live?

Bethlehem is a small town of 598 in Georgia, with a median household income of $67,250 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Bethlehem stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Bethlehem is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bethlehem city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Bethlehem's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bethlehem costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bethlehem, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$223,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,042	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bethlehem's violent crime rate is 167.0 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

167.0 /100k

Property Crime

1295.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bethlehem is served primarily by Barrow County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bethlehem, GA	National Avg
School District	Barrow County	—
Elementary Schools	10	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bethlehem sees average highs of 53.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bethlehem, GA
Average High — January	53.9°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	50.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Bethlehem, GA	National Avg
Population	598	—
Median Age	32.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	14.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Russell, GA 3 mi Winder, GA 4 mi Statham, GA 6 mi Carl, GA 7 mi Auburn, GA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Bethlehem

Bethlehem, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30620

Bethlehem vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethlehem, GA affordable or expensive?

Bethlehem's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bethlehem roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $223,200 and median rent is $1,042/month.

What is the crime rate in Bethlehem, GA?

Bethlehem's violent crime rate is 167.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1295.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bethlehem?

Public schools in Bethlehem are operated by Barrow County. The district has 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bethlehem, GA a good place to live?

Bethlehem, GA has a population of 598, a median household income of $67,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bethlehem?

Bethlehem averages 53.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bethlehem?

Bethlehem, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30620.

What is the population of Bethlehem?

The population of Bethlehem, Georgia is 598 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bethlehem?

Key numbers for living in Bethlehem: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $223,200, median household income $67,250, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bethlehem side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.