At a Glance
Median Income
$87,500
$40,310 per capita
Home Value
$203,000
Zillow: $202,535
Median Rent
$1,291/mo
17.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
531/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.8%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bethlehem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bethlehem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bethlehem a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bethlehem residents earn a median household income of $87,500 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,310. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,794 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethlehem is $203,000 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,535. Median rent is $1,291/month, with 17.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Bethlehem reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 531/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
44.8% of adults in Bethlehem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethlehem has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,568
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density727/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,500
Per Capita$40,310
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$5,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,000
Rent$1,291
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$202,535
Housing Units1,145
Rent Burden17.6%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property531/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault82/100K
Burglary82/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,165 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.8%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+20.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bethlehem was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
