What are the schools like in Bethlehem, WV?

School district data for Bethlehem is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bethlehem?

The median household income in Bethlehem, WV is $85,150 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Bethlehem, WV?

Bethlehem has an average high temperature of 38.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Bethlehem, WV affordable or expensive?

Bethlehem's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bethlehem is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $197,300 and the median rent is $1,163 per month.

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

Bethlehem has a violent crime rate of 615.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1248.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bethlehem, WV a Good Place to Live?

Bethlehem is a small town of 2,577 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $85,150 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Bethlehem stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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: 89.0

Bethlehem's overall cost of living index is 89.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bethlehem costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bethlehem, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$197,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,163	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,150	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Bethlehem's violent crime rate is 615.8 per 100,000 residents — 62% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

615.8 /100k

Property Crime

1248.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Bethlehem, WV	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	45.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bethlehem sees average highs of 38.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 41.9 inches of annual precipitation and 15.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bethlehem, WV
Average High — January	38.7°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	41.9"
Annual Snowfall	15.2"

Demographics

Metric	Bethlehem, WV	National Avg
Population	2,577	—
Median Age	42.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.4%	22.2%
65 and over	22.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Bethlehem vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethlehem, WV affordable or expensive?

Bethlehem's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bethlehem roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $197,300 and median rent is $1,163/month.

What is the crime rate in Bethlehem, WV?

Bethlehem's violent crime rate is 615.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1248.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bethlehem?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bethlehem, WV a good place to live?

Bethlehem, WV has a population of 2,577, a median household income of $85,150, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 38.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.9 inches with about 15.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bethlehem?

The population of Bethlehem, West Virginia is 2,577 with a median age of 42.3. 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 89 (100 = US average), median home $197,300, median household income $85,150, crime index 121 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.