Living in East Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Bethlehem · Census data 2020–2024
East Bethlehem has 2,041 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $68,438 (12% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $120,000, the median rent is $849/month.
East Bethlehem at a glance
- Population
- 2,041
- Median age
- 39.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $68,438State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $120,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $849/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is East Bethlehem a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Bethlehem
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Bethlehem the median home value is $120,000, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $849 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,297 a month in housing costs.
East Bethlehem median household income
The median household income in East Bethlehem is $68,438 and the income per person is $35,485. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Bethlehem: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 986
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.9%
- Vacant
- 15.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.46
East Bethlehem demographics
- Population
- 2,041
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 829
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Bethlehem ›
Education in East Bethlehem
21.4% of adults 25 and older in East Bethlehem have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Bethlehem
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
East Bethlehem vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bethlehem | 2,041 | $68,438 | $120,000 | $849 |
| Fredericktown | 488 | $138,016 | $222,800 | — |
| Aaronsburg | 212 | $47,933 | $129,200 | $99 |
| Clarksville | 219 | $89,545 | $118,800 | — |
| Deemston | 672 | $98,750 | $228,100 | — |
| Rices Landing | 515 | $120,577 | $132,400 | $943 |
| East Marianna | 141 | $64,531 | $150,800 | — |
| Dry Tavern | 581 | $79,063 | $174,600 | — |
| Centerville | 3,235 | $71,250 | $120,600 | $833 |
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What is the median household income in East Bethlehem, PA?
The median household income in East Bethlehem is $68,438, 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Bethlehem?
The median home value in East Bethlehem is $120,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Bethlehem?
The median gross rent in East Bethlehem is $849 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is East Bethlehem, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
What is the median age in East Bethlehem?
The median age in East Bethlehem is 39.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Bethlehem?
The average commute to work in East Bethlehem is 30 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Bethlehem?
The unemployment rate in East Bethlehem is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Bethlehem?
21.4% of adults in East Bethlehem have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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