At a Glance
Median Income
$104,129
$53,264 per capita
Home Value
$258,700
Zillow: $305,152
Median Rent
$1,259/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
631/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.6%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Bethel Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bethel Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bethel Park a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bethel Park residents earn a median household income of $104,129 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,264. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethel Park is $258,700 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,152. Median rent is $1,259/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Bethel Park reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 631/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.6% of adults in Bethel Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethel Park has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population33,070
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density2,827/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,129
Per Capita$53,264
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,700
Rent$1,259
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$305,152
Housing Units15,596
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property631/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault41/100K
Burglary28/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,211 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.6%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Bethel Park was founded in 1886.
The median home in Bethel Park was built in 1965.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.