Living in South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Bethlehem · Census data 2020–2024
South Bethlehem has 382 residents with a median age of 50.4. The median household income is $44,250 (43% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $109,400, the median rent is $815/month.
South Bethlehem is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Bethlehem at a glance
- Population
- 382
- Median age
- 50.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $44,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $109,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $815/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is South Bethlehem a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Bethlehem
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Bethlehem the median home value is $109,400, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $815 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $960 a month in housing costs.
South Bethlehem median household income
The median household income in South Bethlehem is $44,250 and the income per person is $31,545. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Bethlehem: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 208
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Renter-occupied
- 37%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 2.09
South Bethlehem demographics
- Population
- 382
- Median age
- 50.4
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 181
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Bethlehem ›
Education in South Bethlehem
17.7% of adults 25 and older in South Bethlehem have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Bethlehem
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 65.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
South Bethlehem vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bethlehem | 382 | $44,250 | $109,400 | $815 |
| New Bethlehem | 957 | $50,000 | $179,400 | $667 |
| Distant | 606 | $60,438 | $127,000 | $770 |
| Mahoning | 1,233 | $53,056 | $123,500 | $768 |
| Hawthorn | 501 | $46,932 | $92,900 | $715 |
| Redbank | 851 | $51,667 | $108,600 | $659 |
| Porter | 1,366 | $70,156 | $120,700 | $632 |
| Redbank | 974 | $63,571 | $136,800 | $686 |
| Madison | 991 | $54,417 | $132,500 | $638 |
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What is the median household income in South Bethlehem, PA?
The median household income in South Bethlehem is $44,250, 43% 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 South Bethlehem?
The median home value in South Bethlehem is $109,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Bethlehem?
The median gross rent in South Bethlehem is $815 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is South Bethlehem, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in South Bethlehem?
The median age in South Bethlehem is 50.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Bethlehem?
The average commute to work in South Bethlehem is 26 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Bethlehem?
The unemployment rate in South Bethlehem is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Bethlehem?
17.7% of adults in South 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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