Bethlehem
What’s happening
Be the first to post in Bethlehem — introduce yourself, ask a question, or share what’s happening.
Weather
Forecast →Upcoming events
Put the next local happening — a market, a meeting, a concert — on the map.
Local news
Headlines via Google News · Articles belong to their publishers.
The Bethlehem album
Outdoors in Bethlehem
Parks & trails →Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
About Bethlehem
Town in New Hampshire, United StatesBethlehem is a hillside town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 2,484 at the 2020 census. It is home to Cushman and Strawberry Hill state forests. The eastern half of the town is within the White Mountain National Forest. The Appalachian Trail crosses a small portion of the town in the south. The main village of the town, where 826 people resided at the 2020 census, is defined as the Bethlehem census-designated place (CDP), and is located at the junction of U.S. Route 302 with New Hampshire Route 142. The town also includes the villages of Maplewood and Pierce Bridge.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
How Bethlehem ranks
All →Town numbers
Housing in Bethlehem
The typical Bethlehem home is worth about $357,000, about the same as a year ago, 31% below the New Hampshire typical home.
Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Bethlehem
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Bethlehem's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Schools in Bethlehem
All Bethlehem schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Bethlehem’s kids attend outperform 74% of New Hampshire’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NH. Ratings are from neighbors.
Where Bethlehem is
Explore map →
Location map