New Bethlehem, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clarion County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
909 Population 1,934/sq mi density
$39,632 Median Income $30,880 per capita
$144,700 Home Value $135,196 Zillow
$635 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,632 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$144,700 home value, $635/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

New Bethlehem, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,632
47% below
$30,880 per capita
Home Value
$144,700
49% below
Zillow: $135,196
Median Rent
$635/mo
45% below
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
30% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How New Bethlehem Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
51%
Rent
55%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Bethlehem a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Bethlehem residents earn a median household income of $39,632 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,880. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,074 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Bethlehem is $144,700 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,196. Median rent is $635/month, with 30.7% 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 1946.

Education

23.6% of adults in New Bethlehem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Bethlehem has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population909
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,934/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$39,632
Per Capita$30,880
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$1,432M
Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,700
Rent$635
Ownership51.3%
Zillow$135,196
Housing Units480
Rent Burden30.7%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,304/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain45.7 in/yr
Elevation1,231 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

New Bethlehem was founded in 1840.
The median home in New Bethlehem was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.