What are the schools like in Bethlehem, NH?

Bethlehem is served primarily by Profile School District. The district operates several elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.0:1.

What is the median household income in Bethlehem?

The median household income in Bethlehem, NH is $62,647 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Bethlehem, NH?

Bethlehem has an average high temperature of 27.8°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 100.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Bethlehem, NH affordable or expensive?

Bethlehem's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bethlehem is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $198,600 and the median rent is $929 per month.

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

Bethlehem has a violent crime rate of 45.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 748.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bethlehem, NH a Good Place to Live?

Bethlehem is a small town of 957 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $62,647 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Bethlehem stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 99.0

Bethlehem's overall cost of living index is 99.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bethlehem costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bethlehem, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$198,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$929	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,647	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bethlehem's violent crime rate is 45.6 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

45.6 /100k

Property Crime

748.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bethlehem is served primarily by Profile School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bethlehem, NH	National Avg
School District	Profile School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	56.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bethlehem sees average highs of 27.8°F in January and 80.2°F in July, with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation and 100.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bethlehem, NH
Average High — January	27.8°F
Average High — July	80.2°F
Annual Precipitation	41.0"
Annual Snowfall	100.9"

Demographics

Metric	Bethlehem, NH	National Avg
Population	957	—
Median Age	47.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.6%	22.2%
65 and over	23.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Littleton, NH 5 mi Whitefield, NH 7 mi Gilman, VT 9 mi Lisbon, NH 12 mi Lunenburg, VT 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Bethlehem

Bethlehem, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03574

Bethlehem vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethlehem, NH affordable or expensive?

Bethlehem's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bethlehem roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $198,600 and median rent is $929/month.

What is the crime rate in Bethlehem, NH?

Bethlehem's violent crime rate is 45.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 748.7 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 Profile School District. The district has several elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1. 56.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bethlehem, NH a good place to live?

Bethlehem, NH has a population of 957, a median household income of $62,647, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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 27.8°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches with about 100.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bethlehem?

Bethlehem, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03574.

What is the population of Bethlehem?

The population of Bethlehem, New Hampshire is 957 with a median age of 47.1. 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 99 (100 = US average), median home $198,600, median household income $62,647, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. 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.