Living in West Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Bethlehem · Census data 2020–2024
West Bethlehem has 1,277 residents with a median age of 50.8. The median household income is $64,934 (17% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $219,100, the median rent is $1,097/month.
West Bethlehem is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Bethlehem at a glance
- Population
- 1,277
- Median age
- 50.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $64,934State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $219,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,097/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 89.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is West Bethlehem a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Bethlehem
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Bethlehem the median home value is $219,100, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,097 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,432 a month in housing costs.
West Bethlehem median household income
The median household income in West Bethlehem is $64,934 and the income per person is $44,624. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Bethlehem: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 682
- Owner-occupied
- 89.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.5%
- Vacant
- 16.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.24
West Bethlehem demographics
- Population
- 1,277
- Median age
- 50.8
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 571
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 13.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Bethlehem ›
Education in West Bethlehem
33.3% of adults 25 and older in West Bethlehem have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Bethlehem
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.3%
West Bethlehem vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bethlehem | 1,277 | $64,934 | $219,100 | $1,097 |
| East Marianna | 141 | $64,531 | $150,800 | — |
| Marianna | 585 | $54,792 | $93,300 | $1,066 |
| Deemston | 672 | $98,750 | $228,100 | — |
| North Bethlehem | 1,693 | $94,922 | $230,900 | $1,097 |
| Beallsville | 425 | $64,896 | $162,500 | $1,292 |
| Amwell | 3,660 | $77,895 | $231,800 | $955 |
| East Bethlehem | 2,041 | $68,438 | $120,000 | $849 |
| Clarksville | 219 | $89,545 | $118,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Bethlehem, PA?
The median household income in West Bethlehem is $64,934, 17% 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 West Bethlehem?
The median home value in West Bethlehem is $219,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Bethlehem?
The median gross rent in West Bethlehem is $1,097 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is West Bethlehem, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in West Bethlehem?
The median age in West Bethlehem is 50.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Bethlehem?
The average commute to work in West Bethlehem is 28 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Bethlehem?
The unemployment rate in West Bethlehem is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Bethlehem?
33.3% of adults in West 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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