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Bethlehem
  • Town in Pennsylvania
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Allentown

Bethlehem

#11 in Best Places to Live in Northampton County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Bethlehem is a town in Pennsylvania with a population of 75,599. Bethlehem is in Northampton County. Living in Bethlehem offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bethlehem there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals live in Bethlehem and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Bethlehem are above average.
    About Bethlehem...
    Population
    75,599
    Town near
    Allentown
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $185,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,111
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      163.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      42.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      66
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      286.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,329.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      73.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      16%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Bethlehem

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,232
    National
    $69,021
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