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Bethlehem, PA

In the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania is Bethlehem, a scenic city with 39 park sites and many covered bridges. Once a major steel-producing community, the current economy of Bethlehem is more diverse in sectors such as education, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and technology. Students can attend Lehigh University and Moravian College, and the city is famous for an annual 10-day Musikfest in August that draws more than 1 million people.

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Affordable Places To Live In Bethlehem

Median Household Income
$50,652
Median Home Value
$184,674
Housing Affordability Index
111
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
15.10%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Bethlehem

Unemployment Rate
3.90%
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.50%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
59.90%
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Food Scene in Bethlehem

41.50%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
28.40
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
49.40%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$898.00

Love Where You Live In Bethlehem

Volunteerism Rate
16.10%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
51.90%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
6.70%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
72.00

Health in Bethlehem

91.70%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
12.60%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
1.43
23.30%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Bethlehem

Average Mortgage Amount
$693.83
Median Rent
$848
51.50%
Of Homes Owned
48.50%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Bethlehem

8.80%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
11.50%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
11.60%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
16.10%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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