City safety & data profile

BethlehemPA

Bethlehem, PA is a 75K-resident city in Northampton County with a median household income of $68,879.

Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Bethlehem, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Bethlehem has a population larger than 88% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $260,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

75K
Population
Top 12%
By size
$68,879
Median income
$260,400
Median home
15.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Bethlehem

Bethlehem posts a median household income higher than 35% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Bethlehem area.

Top 65%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Bethlehem

Where Bethlehem income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$68,879 Bottom 35% higher than 35% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. PA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Bethlehem, PA beyond the headline numbers

Bethlehem sits inside Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at roughly 40.63°N, -75.37°W. Population 74,892, $68,879 median household income. Median home value $260,400, median rent $1,382. Poverty rate 15.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Bethlehem's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 37.3%. 1 hospital in/around Bethlehem, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Bethlehem from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
74,892
Bethlehem
Median Income
$68,879
Near average
Median Home Value
$260,400
+14% vs avg
Median Age
36.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Northampton County) - Bethlehem's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
319K+7%
Median Income
$89,184+48%
Median Home Value
$308,600+45%
Poverty Rate
8.8%-9%
Unemployment
4.6%-47%

Economics

Economics indicators for Bethlehem, PA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,382/mo
Poverty Rate
15.7% +11% vs avg
Unemployment 6.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 36%
Work From Home 17.2%
Public Transit 1.9%

Population

White 60.5%
African American 8.8%
Asian 2.8%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
37.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
0
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
ST LUKES HOSPITAL
BETHLEHEM · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Bethlehem, PA? ▼
Bethlehem, PA has a population of 74,892 people, located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in Bethlehem? ▼
The median household income in Bethlehem, PA is $68,879 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.7%.
What is the median home value in Bethlehem? ▼
The median home value in Bethlehem, PA is $260,400. Median rent is $1,382/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bethlehem? ▼
The top health indicators in Bethlehem include Short Sleep Duration (37.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Bethlehem? ▼
Bethlehem has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Bethlehem? ▼
The median age in Bethlehem, PA is 36.1 years. 36% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bethlehem, PA is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 75K and a $68,879 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Bethlehem area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Bethlehem's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Bethlehem area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Northampton County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.