Bethlehem, PA vs Forest Park, GA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bethlehem
74.1
#632 nationally
Forest Park
73
#795 nationally
Bethlehem leads in crime level (5.6 vs 15.7). Bethlehem leads in walk score (59 vs 34). Bethlehem leads in median household income ($62,072 vs $41,837).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethlehem, PA | Forest Park, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#632) | 73 (#795) |
| Population | 78,300 | 19,368 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,711 | $164,986 |
| Median Household Income | $62,072 | $41,837 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 15.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | D+69.2 |
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74.1 Score
Bethlehem, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,711
Population
78,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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73 Score
Forest Park, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$164,986
Population
19,368
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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