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Bethlehem, West Virginia

village · Harrison County (primary) , Ohio County

At a glance

2,592
Population
$200,000
Median home value (all homes)
34% below U.S. median
$220,782
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,339/mo
Median rent
1% below U.S. median
$83,409
Median household income
6% above U.S. median
18.9 min
Average commute
95.9%
Homes with broadband
35.81%
Locations with fiber available
3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing16% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes18% below
Insurance29% below
Commute cost30% below
For business: West Virginia is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates99.1%
College graduates45.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Harrison County Development Authority
Harrison County Economic Development Corporation works with other state and federal organizations to promote the many advantages of the region. For companies looking to expand or relocate, the area provides countless business and quality of life advantages.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
AEP's Economic Development page presents site selection services and energy solutions to help businesses locate facilities within its 11-state service area, with a focus on supporting growth.
state Little Kanawha Area Development Corp
The LKADC is a lead economic and community development non-profit serving Calhoun and Wirt Counties in West Virginia.
state New River Gorge Regional Eco Dev Auth
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority initiates, facilitates, and support the community and economic development efforts in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia, serving Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers counties.
state West Virginia Development Office
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all West Virginians by strengthening our communities and expanding the state's economy to create more and better jobs.
state West Virginia Economic Development Council
The West Virginia Economic Development Council brings economic development professionals and organizations from around the state to share and collaborate on programs and issues, and promotes activities to retain, expand, and attract business in West Virginia. It states that it is the only professional organization in the state with the sole function of promoting economic development and serving economic development professionals across West Virginia.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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