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New Bethlehem, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clarion County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
909 Population 1,934/sq mi density
$39,632 Median Income $30,880 per capita
$144,700 Home Value $125,151 Zillow
$635 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
35 Violent Crime/100K 319 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,632 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$144,700 home value, $635/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
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: $125,151
Median Rent
$635/mo
45% below
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
35/100K
91% below
319/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
30% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
31%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Bethlehem a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 1.1% (69% 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 $125,151. 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.

Safety & Crime

New Bethlehem reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 319/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population909
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,934/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$39,632
Per Capita$30,880
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$1,432M
Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,700
Rent$635
Ownership51.3%
Zillow$125,151
Housing Units480
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent35/100K
Property319/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary71/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.