Bethlehem
Bethlehem
About the neighborhood
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, offers a welcoming community with excellent bicycle accessibility supported by extensive cycling infrastructure. Residents have convenient options for primary and secondary schools, including public and private choices located throughout the city. Dining options are diverse, featuring numerous restaurants and about ten coffee shops, along with approximately 20 grocery stores nearby. The city’s many green spaces, around 40 in total, provide peaceful outdoor environments, contributing to a quiet and relaxed atmosphere with minimal traffic noise. Housing options are diverse, ranging from single detached homes to apartments, duplexes, and townhouses, with various unit sizes to suit different needs.
Highlights
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forElementary Schools
This area is great forQuiet
Characteristics
Transportation
Bethlehem will appeal to home buyers who appreciate residing in a compact community since it is reasonably pedestrian-friendly; running daily errands is convenient without a car, and a variety of businesses are moderately close at hand. Biking is also easy in this city. Cars are a reasonably good mode of transportation in this city. It is easy to park. On the other hand, public transit riders may have few options in this city as a result of the low service level. Nonetheless, residents are served by around 20 bus lines, and it is especially convenient to find a nearby bus stop from most residences.
Services
Primary as well as high schools are straightforward to access as a pedestrian from most homes for sale in Bethlehem. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. As far as eating is concerned, it is very easy to access the nearest grocery store without needing a vehicle from any home in Bethlehem. In addition, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of choices, and there are also about 30 cafes in this city. Property owners benefit from a fair number of clothing stores within a short distance.
Character
Bethlehem is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this city. Bethlehem is very quiet, as the streets tend to be very tranquil. On the other hand, accessing green spaces in the city, such as Monocacy Park Complex and Morris J. Dimmick Park, is easy since there are over 100 of them nearby for residents to discover. Finally, although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this city, its main streets can still be quite energetic, and with its approximately 40 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.
Car friendly5.0
Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible
Cycling friendly5.8
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly6.6
Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical
Transit friendly3.0
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants7.0
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries7.4
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping5.6
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes4.8
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.2
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife6.0
Variety of bars within a short drive
Vibrant3.8
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $37,732
- Median Household Income
- $62,830
Housing Type
- 36.5% SINGLE DETACHED
- 27.6% SEMI DETACHED
- 12.8% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 13.6% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 9.4% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.1% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 36.5%
- Semi detached
- 27.6%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 12.8%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 13.6%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 9.4%
- Mobile
- 0.1%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 39.6 years
- 0 to 4
- 5.0%
- 5 to 9
- 4.4%
- 10 to 14
- 5.2%
- 15 to 19
- 8.6%
- 20 to 24
- 10.6%
- 25 to 29
- 7.6%
- 30 to 34
- 7.0%
- 35 to 39
- 6.3%
- 40 to 44
- 5.4%
- 45 to 49
- 5.7%
- 50 to 54
- 4.9%
- 55 to 59
- 5.5%
- 60 to 64
- 5.8%
- 65 to 69
- 5.2%
- 70 to 74
- 4.6%
- 75 to 79
- 3.1%
- 80 to 84
- 2.1%
- 85 and over
- 3.0%
Education Level
- 11.1% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 31.3% HIGH SCHOOL
- 16.9% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 8.5% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 19.2% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 8.8% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.6% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 2.6% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 11.1%
- High School
- 31.3%
- Some college, no degree
- 16.9%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 8.5%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19.2%
- Master's degree
- 8.8%
- Professional degree
- 1.6%
- PhD
- 2.6%
Commute Mode
- 3.8% FOOT
- 0.4% BIKE
- 2.3% TRANSIT
- 81.0% DRIVE
- 2.7% OTHER
- Foot
- 3.8%
- Bike
- 0.4%
- Transit
- 2.3%
- Drive
- 81.0%
- Other
- 2.7%
- None
- 9.9%
Comparable Listings in Bethlehem
New Listing
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439 E UNION BLVDBETHLEHEM, PA 18018
3
1
1,310 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Remax Real Estate
MLS® #: 787028
Pending
817 DELLWOOD STBETHLEHEM, PA 18018
3
1
1,492 SQ FT
Listing Broker: D.e. Huber Real Estate
MLS® #: 785225
805 DELLWOOD STBETHLEHEM, PA 18018
3
1
1,024 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Vm Realty Group Llc
MLS® #: 783717
Pending
324 E LAUREL STBETHLEHEM, PA 18018
3
2
1,214 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Ironvalley Re of Lehigh Valley
MLS® #: 783647
Pending
904 WESTON PLBETHLEHEM, PA 18018
3
2
1,720 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Weichert Realtors
MLS® #: 784181
New Listing
Pending
538 E FRANKFORD STBETHLEHEM, PA 18018
3
1
1,092 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Remax Real Estate
MLS® #: 785672
251 E GOEPP STBETHLEHEM, PA 18018
4
2
1,574 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Bhhs Fox & Roach - Allentown
MLS® #: 784792
252 E ETTWEIN STBETHLEHEM, PA 18018
3
1
920 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Century 21 Ramos Realty
MLS® #: 786461
New Listing
748 LINDEN STBETHLEHEM, PA 18018
6
2
N/A
Listing Broker: United Real Estate Strive 212
MLS® #: PANH2010810
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