Bethlehem, PA
Living in Bethlehem
Bikeability45
Walkability58
Commute63
Public Transit47
Affordability66
Public Safety61
Airports59
Hospitals75
Colleges97
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Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
75kPopulation+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
$56kMedian 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
$174kMedian Home Value-$2.4k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$882Median 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
St Anne School
1 miles, N
Moravian Academy Middle School
1 miles, SW
Buxmont Academy
1 miles, SW
Moravian Academy Lower School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Bethlehem, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bethlehem, PA
St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
2 miles, SW
Coordinated Health Orthopedic Hospital
3 miles, N
St Luke's Hospital-Anderson Campus
4 miles, E
St Luke's Hospital-Sacred Heart Campus
5 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Bethlehem, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
4 miles, NW
Trenton Mercer Airport
38 miles, SE
Philadelphia International Airport
53 miles, S
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
53 miles, N