Bethlehem, PA

Living in Bethlehem

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Bikeability 45
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Walkability 58
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 47
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Affordability 66
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 59
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 97
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Schools 24
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Residents

75k Population +709 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black7%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate34%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office20%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$174k Median Home Value -$2.4k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$882 Median Monthly Rent +$177 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached27%
1 unit, detached37%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K33%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas45%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bethlehem

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Northampton County23

Property Crime in Bethlehem

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Northampton County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(42%) 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

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding67
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bethlehem, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bethlehem, PA

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St Anne School
1 miles, N
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Buxmont Academy
1 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Bethlehem, PA

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Moravian College
1 miles, W
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Lehigh University
2 miles, SW
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DeSales University
6 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Bethlehem, PA

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Airports

Airports near Bethlehem, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
38 miles, SE
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