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Bethlehem, PA
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Population: 75,599
Home Price: $185,600
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Overview
Bethlehem is a midsize city in the state of Pennsylvania with a population of 75,599. Bethlehem has a dry summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
22.7 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Dry Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Bethlehem, PA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
United States
Per Capita Income
$35,588
$32,862
$32,693
Median Household Income
$58,232
$65,512
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
7.8%
10.5%
Age
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
United States
Median Age
36.4
43.2
42.3
Gender
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
United States
Male
47.9%
49.5%
49.8%
Female
52.1%
50.5%
50.2%
Race
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
United States
White
68.4%
90.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
9.3%
3.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
3.0%
1.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
10.0%
1.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
9.2%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
United States
Median Home Price
$185,600
$158,815
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$944
$748
$801
Family Households
35.1%
35.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
35.9%
35.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
50.4%
72.7%
72.9%
Renters
49.6%
27.3%
27.1%
Education
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.9%
6.1%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
31.3%
31.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
16.9%
16.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.5%
9.7%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
19.2%
15.4%
15.0%
Proficiency
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
United States
Mathematics
39.3%
51.3%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
56.3%
66.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
United States
Murder
NA
2.2
3.0
Rape
NA
18.0
38.0
Robbery
NA
28.7
40.7
Assault
NA
152.4
188.5
Property Crime
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
United States
Burglary
NA
127.5
336.1
Theft
NA
780.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
52.2
167.1
Arson
NA
5.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Bethlehem, PA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
bourbon not necessarily
happy hour
fast food
hot dogs
comfort food
thai food
hot wings
sweet tea
beer
pizza
buffalo wild wings
cheese
cooking
iced tea
meals
thanksgiving dinner
tasting
drinks
ice cream
craft beer
bourbon not necessarily
high school football
philly sports
video games
football
college football
philadelphia sports
baseball
basketball
psu football
wrestling
pro wrestling
mens womens
teams
nascar
esports
soccer
pop culture
player development
ncaa basketball
home decor
art exhibition
art gallery
graphic design
studio
nft
comics
digital illustration
apparel design
creations
solana ecosystem
collection
fashion
animator
nature
artists
exhibition
visual arts
painting
poetry
bourbon not necessarily
spending time
video games
single dad
board games
fighting games
nascar
books
tv shows
philadelphia eagles
movies comics
memes
comics
fpsrpg
sim racing
fitness
digital illustration
action figures
gaming
apple products
allentown bethlehem
sports
radio show
tv
digital media
pro wrestling
marketing
pop culture
digital marketing
hip hop
tv shows
semiweekly
cable tv
award winning
studio
executive producer
producer
nfl mlb
public relations
communications
spruced up
sports
summer
space
mountain
winter
arts
beach
nature
facilities
recreation department
photography
nightlife
camping
astronomy
indoor
pool
fishing
engaging activities
dining
home decor
coffee shop
old navy
post office
drive thru
funko
local grocery
gift card
pre order
christmas gifts
store located
drug store
grocery store
ikea
apparel
gift certificates
restaurant
apparel accessories
afterpay
etsy
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