Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability

Northeast Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.1

C

out of 100

Overview

Bethlehem is a Pennsylvania city with a population of approximately 78,300, part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $364,711. Median household income is $62,072.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 78,300 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $364,711 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $62,072 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.6 minutes
  • Part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

78,300

Source: Census ACS

$364,711

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$62,072

Source: Census ACS

22.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

59

Source: Walk Score

99 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Lehigh County (county-level results)

51%
48%
Democrat 96,317
Republican 91,207
Leans D+2.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 56.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 46.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 65/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 59/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 46.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74.1

Location

Bethlehem, PA (40.6335, -75.3952)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.