Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Population 75,729

Bethlehem is located in Lehigh County, PA. The population is 75,729, making Bethlehem the 2nd largest city in Lehigh County and the 7th largest city in the state of Pennsylvania.

There are 24 public schools in Bethlehem with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Bethlehem is very low , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Bethlehem is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Bethlehem property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Bethlehem include Freemansburg, Fountain Hill and Middletown.

Bethlehem Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 11.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.9%

Crime Rate

19.7% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 136
  • Violent Crimes: 212
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 287
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

98.05% Lower than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Bethlehem
  • 0.26 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

157 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 16
  • Registered Polluters: 22
  • Superfunds: 10
  • Tanks & Spills: 109

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

24 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 24 K-12 public schools in Bethlehem, PA and 18 private schools. Homefacts rates Bethlehem's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
18 Private Schools

Bethlehem Catholic High School

Bethlehem Christian School

Cambridge Day School

Cambridge Day School

Centennial School Lehigh Univ

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8 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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21 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Bethlehem, PA issued 21 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Bethlehem, PA issued 78 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 78 permits, 27 were issued for single family homes and 51 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $881
  • 1 Bedroom: $993
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,264
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,630
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,714

Zip Codes

18015 18016 18017 18018 18020 18025 18055 18109

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Environmental Hazards

157 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Bethlehem, PA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Bethlehem, PA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.14 Average
    Bethlehem, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 28.88°
  • February 31.9°
  • March 42.08°
  • April 52.05°
  • May 61.97°
  • June 70.49°
  • July 75.23°
  • August 72.4°
  • September 65.42°
  • October 54.1°
  • November 43.4°
  • December 34.8°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Bethlehem, PA

Earthquakes
Bethlehem, PA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Bethlehem, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Bethlehem, PA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Bethlehem, PA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Bethlehem, PA: $52,588

Unemployment

Unemployment in Bethlehem is 4.6%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.23%
White Collar - 58.77%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Charles W. Dent
  • Matthew Cartwright

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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10 Cemeteries view all

15 FCC Towers view all

11 Fire Stations view all

3 Hospitals view all

3 Libraries view all

12 Police Stations view all

8 Retirement Homes view all

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