Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
16%
Bethlehem
Bethlehem, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,449
Population
754
Renter Mix
20% Rent
Small-town charm in a scenic locale
Rural
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Suburban
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Scenic
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Lush
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Growing
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Known as “the little town under the star,” Bethlehem is a scenic town situated about 24 miles west of Athens and 49 miles northeast of Atlanta. Bethlehem is a predominantly residential community, offering residents a peaceful environment to come home to along lush, tree-dense avenues.
In addition to its quiet neighborhoods, Bethlehem is home to a growing number of shops and restaurants along Christmas Avenue. Bethlehem is also convenient to the expansive Fort Yargo State Park, complete with a 260-acre lake, trails, yurts, and campsites for visitors to enjoy.
An array of festivals and events bring the close-knit Bethlehem community together on a regular basis, including the popular Bethlehem Star Festival. Commuting and traveling from Bethlehem is simple with access to U.S. 29.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,000
Average: $71,592
Education
193
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
370
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bethlehem has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bethlehem, GA is $1,462 for one bedroom, $1,719 for two bedrooms, and $2,303 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bethlehem has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,462/month
655 Sq Ft
House
$2,346/month
2,329 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
850 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Fort Yargo State Park
- Harbins Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.