Pennsylvania
New Bethlehem is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 909. Residents earn $39,632 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Bethlehem receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. New Bethlehem has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in New Bethlehem is $39,632, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in New Bethlehem is $144,700, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $635 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
New Bethlehem is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 35 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 319 per 100,000, 84% below the national average.
23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
New Bethlehem experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,632 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,880 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $905 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,903 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,074 |
| County GDP | $1,432M |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Healthcare | 168 |
| Retail | 152 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,872 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.68% |
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |
| Census Median | $144,700 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $125,151 |
| Census Median Rent | $635 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.7% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,872 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.68% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,304/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 46.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Total Violent | 35.4/100K |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 35.4/100K |
| Total Property | 318.6/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 70.8/100K |
| Theft | 247.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 23% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,231 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,934/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0063°N, 79.3253°W |
| County FIPS | 42031 |
Winner: Republican by 53.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.6% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,934/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 78.5% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Retail Stores | 152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 24.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |