Mount Bethel, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Warren County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
641 Population 513/sq mi density
$49,231 Median Income $31,492 per capita
$203,400 Home Value $271,812 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$49,231 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$203,400 home value, $1,125/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Bethel, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,231
34% below
$31,492 per capita
Home Value
$203,400
28% below
Zillow: $271,812
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
3% below
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
3% above
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Mount Bethel Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mount Bethel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
72%
Rent
97%
Poverty
187%
Bachelor's
103%
Unemployment
222%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Bethel a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Bethel residents earn a median household income of $49,231 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,492. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,852 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Bethel is $203,400 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,812. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Education

34.8% of adults in Mount Bethel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Bethel has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population641
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density513/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,231
Per Capita$31,492
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$6,162M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245

Housing

A
Home Value$203,400
Rent$1,125
Ownership50.3%
Zillow$271,812
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation584 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.8%
High School+84.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute35 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.