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Bethlehem, PA
Pennsylvania · Northampton County · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro
Bethlehem is a mid-size city in Pennsylvania with a population of 77,069. Residents earn $66,443 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
77,069
Population
4,031/sq mi density
$66,443
Median Income
$39,866 per capita
$236,500
Home Value
$344,212 Zillow
$1,311
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
281
Violent Crime/100K
2,430 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,443 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$236,500 home value, $1,311/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K (26% below avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
19
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Haunted Places
7
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Haunted Places Near Bethlehem, PA
7 reported haunted locations found near Bethlehem, PA.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Moravian College | The college is very old, dating back to the 1700's. The school has a lot of history behind it. It was a seminary for girls in the 1800's, and supposedly served as a hospital. There is suppose to be a nurse, that is a spirit of a nurse wandering the halls, also one of the janitors was in the basement one night and saw a man, a wounded man walking aimlessly. He was wearing a bandage on his head and arm. Also strange lights have been seen there. |
| Moravian College | Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority House - The story goes that when this house was an estate, the maidservant, Alicia, got pregnant from the owner of the house. When he discovered her pregnancy, he threw her down the stairs (which no longer exist, although remnants can be seen in an upstairs closet) running from the attic to the kitchen. Alicia still haunts the house to this day. Noises have been heard throughout the house, the attic light, where Alicia lived, mysteriously goes on and off. The attic i... |
| Moravian College | Comenius Hall - At night you can see a light going back and forth across the top floor of this hall. It is said to be the ghost of the gentleman the hall is named after.March 2007 Additional information: Every Year, Moravian College celebrates Halloween with haunted houses and parties. One year, a haunted tour was given, with real and fake stories told along the route. As the tour was given, a friend was instructed to go ahead and turn off the basement lights for a walk through Comenius Hall.... |
| Moravian College | Music Building - Once known as the single sisters house - The spirit of a revolutionary war nurse haunts these grounds. Students have felt cold spots, seen her figure, and felt as if being watched. Doors also open and close of their own accord, and footsteps have been heard when no mortal has made them. |
| Moravian College | Rau Dormitory- In the '60's 3 people hung themselves on the basement floor also known as the pit. It is haunted by these three ghosts. This floor is closed off at all times except Halloween when they open it for the big haunted house. |
| Moravian College | Wilhelm Dormitory- At night weird noises that are a mixture of banging and scratching coming from the walls. The walls are cement so It could not have been coming from the next room. |
| The Sun Inn | now a restored museum and restaurant. Built prior to the Revolution and visited by many luminaries of that era. The Moravianshad built tunnels to use in case of hostile Indian attacks. The existence of these tunnels has been substantiated by several witnesses. One of the entrances is in the cellar of the inn. According to legend, Brother Albrecht hid some treasure and wine in a secret room. His ghost guards the treasure. Cold spots and feeling a presence have been reported. |