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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.
In Bethlehem, about 56% of adults are married.
Unlike most towns, Bethlehem has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Bethlehem had a median family income of $48,333. Interestingly, lots of people in Bethlehem have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
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 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.
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.
Comparing Bethlehem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
Ratings range from
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| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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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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