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Bethlehem, West Virginia, in Ohio county, is 45 miles SW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Wheeling metropolitan area. Bethlehem contains a population of approximately 2,651.
In Bethlehem, about 66% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Bethlehem, at least compared to other villages of its size.
In 2000, Bethlehem had a median family income of $49,491. The typical family in Bethlehem is better off than most in West Virginia. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Bethlehem. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Bethlehem, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Bethlehem favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.
Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Bethlehem.
Bethlehem has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in West Virginia, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.
In Bethlehem, 95% of commuters drive to work. In Bethlehem, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The village can boast better commuting than most places.
Bethlehem strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Bethlehem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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