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Bethany, WV

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Population
752
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
847 ft
Median Home Value
$110,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$639/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,313
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Bethany

Tucked into the hills of West Virginia's Northern Panhandle, Bethany is a quiet, scenic town with fewer than 800 full-time residents. The community has grown alongside Bethany College since the early 1800s, giving the area a relaxed, scholarly rhythm surrounded by countryside. It offers the simplicity of small-town living, while still being a quick drive from Wheeling, Weirton, and Steubenville for errands, work, and entertainment.

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The town and campus are practically one and the same, with historic brick homes, leafy side streets, and college landmarks like Old Main sharing the same neighborhood blocks. It is an easy place to get around on foot, whether you are walking the dog past historic churches or heading out on nearby wooded trails. If you are looking for a peaceful relocation spot with historic character and a tight-knit community, Bethany is a charming, low-stress place to call home.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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