Living in North Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Bethlehem · Census data 2020–2024
North Bethlehem has 1,693 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $94,922 (22% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $230,900, the median rent is $1,097/month.
North Bethlehem at a glance
- Population
- 1,693
- Median age
- 42.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $94,922State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $230,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,097/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is North Bethlehem a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Bethlehem
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Bethlehem the median home value is $230,900, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,097 per month, which is 20.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,779 a month in housing costs.
North Bethlehem median household income
The median household income in North Bethlehem is $94,922 and the income per person is $45,696. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Bethlehem: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 772
- Owner-occupied
- 90.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.4%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.49
North Bethlehem demographics
- Population
- 1,693
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 679
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Bethlehem ›
Education in North Bethlehem
22.9% of adults 25 and older in North Bethlehem have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Bethlehem
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 80.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
North Bethlehem vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bethlehem | 1,693 | $94,922 | $230,900 | $1,097 |
| Somerset | 2,556 | $75,500 | $230,800 | $588 |
| West Bethlehem | 1,277 | $64,934 | $219,100 | $1,097 |
| Ellsworth | 791 | $62,917 | $76,400 | $913 |
| Beallsville | 425 | $64,896 | $162,500 | $1,292 |
| Amwell | 3,660 | $77,895 | $231,800 | $955 |
| East Marianna | 141 | $64,531 | $150,800 | — |
| Bentleyville | 2,437 | $51,174 | $148,300 | $627 |
| Eighty Four | 626 | $135,709 | $418,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in North Bethlehem, PA?
The median household income in North Bethlehem is $94,922, 22% higher 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 North Bethlehem?
The median home value in North Bethlehem is $230,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Bethlehem?
The median gross rent in North Bethlehem is $1,097 per month, about 20.8% of household income.
Is North Bethlehem, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in North Bethlehem?
The median age in North Bethlehem is 42.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Bethlehem?
The average commute to work in North Bethlehem is 29 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Bethlehem?
The unemployment rate in North Bethlehem is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Bethlehem?
22.9% of adults in North 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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