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Bethlehem, PA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Bethlehem.

Population: 67,817 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bethlehem, PA is $299,711 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $490,000 after a median 8 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,763/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with inlandflooding, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$299,711

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$299,711
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.1%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+95.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$299,711
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$490,000
Median list price
$429,950
Median price per sqft
$151
1-year sale-price change
+109.9%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
141
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
25 days
New listings (monthly)
67

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,763/mo
1-year rent change
+3.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
4
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, Bethlehem Area SD, Southern Lehigh SD
Schools include
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for th, Broughal MS, Donegan El Sch, Fountain Hill El Sch, Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Hellertown Manufacturing Co. (1.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.3 in
Annual snowfall
8.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
220
Days with Moderate air quality
136
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
353

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,965
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
65,576
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
65,418

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
27
Nearest national park
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (24 mi)
National parks include
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
149
Nearest airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
ST LUKES HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM, ST LUKE'S WARREN HOSPITAL, ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - UPPER BUCKS CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+197 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
67.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,140
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
75.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
107,204
Average weekly wage
$1,098
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
294

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BethlehemState medianUS median
Median home value$299,711$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$490,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market8 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,763/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,140$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Bethlehem, PA?
$299,711.
What is the median sale price in Bethlehem, PA?
$490,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bethlehem, PA?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in Bethlehem, PA?
Typical rent: $1,763/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bethlehem, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, strongWind.
Is Bethlehem, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Bethlehem, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bethlehem, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bethlehem, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Hellertown Manufacturing Co., 1.5 mi.
How many schools serve Bethlehem, PA?
13 schools (7 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bethlehem, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bethlehem, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bethlehem, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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