Skip to main content

PA area data

New bethlehem, PA

New bethlehem, PA.

Population: 4,513 (Census ACS)

The median home value in New bethlehem, PA is $135,021 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $179,950 after a median 170 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$135,021

Median home value

-0.3%

1-year change

170

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$135,021
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+6.2%
10-year appreciation
+33.9%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$135,452
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
$179,950
Median list price
$194,500
Median price per sqft
$70
1-year sale-price change
+118.1%
Median days on market
170 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
91.1%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
-1.2%

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

Rents

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Redbank Valley HS, Redbank Valley Primary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,491
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,139

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Johnstown Flood National Memorial (55 mi)
National parks include
Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Mayport Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ACMH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+14 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,951
Housing built before 1970
67.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,326
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
70.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,978
Average weekly wage
$824
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
19

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

How it compares

New bethlehemState medianUS median
Median home value$135,021$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$179,950$254,900$325,000
Median days on market170 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,326$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 New bethlehem, PA?
$135,021.
What is the median sale price in New bethlehem, PA?
$179,950.
How long do homes take to sell in New bethlehem, PA?
Median days on market: 170 days.
What is typical rent in New bethlehem, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,339/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in New bethlehem, PA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning.
Is New bethlehem, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in New bethlehem, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New 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 New bethlehem, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve New bethlehem, PA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is New bethlehem, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in New bethlehem, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for New bethlehem

Selling a home in New bethlehem, PA?

REAIGENT7 gives every listing its own AI assistant grounded in this same public data — it answers buyer questions about the home and the area, around the clock, and sends every lead to the listing agent. Agents: it installs on your listing page, your website, or WordPress.

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Sep 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents