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Bethlehem, NH


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Bethlehem, New Hampshire

Bethlehem, New Hampshire, in Grafton county, is 83 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 136 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 2,199.

The People and Families of Bethlehem

In Bethlehem, about 56% of adults are married.

Unlike most towns, Bethlehem has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bethlehem had a median family income of $48,333. Interestingly, lots of people in Bethlehem have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bethlehem favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $750. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Bethlehem Housing

Bethlehem has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for New Hampshire.

Commuting

In Bethlehem, 88% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Bethlehem can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Bethlehem strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Bethlehem Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Bethlehem College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Bethlehem Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Bethlehem, NH

Comparing Bethlehem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men84
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women63
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity34
Senior Citizens24
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults96
Median Family Income84
People Above Poverty51
People in Middle Class or Better51

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone69
Affordability of Rents39
Affordability of Property Taxes16

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime64
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Historic Bethlehem

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Sinclair House c1901.

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Sinclair House c1901.

Maplewood Hotel and surroundings (White Mountains) c1904.

Methodist Episcopal Church (Bethlehem, White Mts.) 1907 (est.)

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