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Bethlehem, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Bethlehem, NC (Alexander County) — Census median home value $290,600, county listing prices up about 7.5% over the past year. Market data for Bethlehem houses and the broader area.
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Bethlehem, NC is in Alexander County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Bethlehem and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,928, with a median household income of $78,963. Census data puts the median value of houses in Bethlehem at $290,600.
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Market overview
Bethlehem housing market
Bethlehem is in Alexander County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Bethlehem and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$290,600
Population (Census ACS)
3,928
Median household income
$78,963
County price trend (2025)
7.45% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Bethlehem market snapshot
Population
3,928
County
Alexander County
Median Household Income
$78,963
Median Home Value (city)
$290,600
Median Gross Rent
$737/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+7.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Bethlehem's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $290,600.
County Price Trend
Alexander County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.45% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Bethlehem has an estimated population of 3,928 and a median household income of $78,963, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Bethlehem's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 11% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Alexander County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Bethlehem.
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Nearby communities include Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: St. Stephens (~4.0 mi), Northlakes (~4.5 mi), Granite Falls (~7.1 mi), Brookford (~8.3 mi), Conover (~8.5 mi), Sawmills (~9.8 mi), Mountain View (~10.0 mi), Hudson (~10.6 mi), Claremont (~11.1 mi), Newton (~11.4 mi), Cedar Rock (~12.4 mi), Cajah's Mountain (~13.4 mi), Lenoir (~14.0 mi), Catawba (~15.0 mi), Maiden (~16.1 mi), Gamewell (~16.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Bethlehem data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,928
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$290,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$78,963
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$737
County FHFA annual change (2025)
7.45%
Census place type
CDP
County
Alexander County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
7.62 sq mi
Census GEOID
3705530
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Schools
Alexander County Schools — 12 schools, 4,525 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Alexander addresses may be served by Alexander County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Bethlehem FAQ
What are houses worth in Bethlehem, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Bethlehem at $290,600.
How much do houses cost in Bethlehem, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Bethlehem, Census ACS data shows a median value of $290,600. Active listing prices in Alexander County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Bethlehem, NC?
Bethlehem houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Alexander County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Bethlehem, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Bethlehem's population at approximately 3,928.
What's the median rent in Bethlehem, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Bethlehem at approximately $737 per month.
What is the median household income in Bethlehem, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Bethlehem at approximately $78,963.
Is the Bethlehem housing market growing?
Alexander County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.45% annual change in 2025.
Is Bethlehem, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Bethlehem's median home value at about 3.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 11% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Bethlehem, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Alexander County Schools for many Bethlehem addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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