Bethlehem City, PA

Living in Bethlehem City

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 18
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Commute 67
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 66
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 98
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Schools 32
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Residents

20k Population +474 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate35%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$7k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty
24  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office21%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$170k Median Home Value -$5.6k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$912 Median Monthly Rent +$144 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached21%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K40%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas2%
Utility gas49%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bethlehem City

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Lehigh County23

Property Crime in Bethlehem City

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Lehigh County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 3 8
Feb 31 3 10
Mar 39 4 5
Apr 50 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 5 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 33 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bethlehem City

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding70
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bethlehem City, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bethlehem City, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near Bethlehem City, PA

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Moravian College
1 miles, E
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Lehigh University
2 miles, SE
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Muhlenberg College
6 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Bethlehem City, PA

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Airports

Airports near Bethlehem City, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
40 miles, SE
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