Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (18) A+
The People's Kitchen
Coffee Shop
The Wise Bean
Coffee Shop
Jumbars
Coffee Shop
Crave
Coffee Shop
The Joint
Coffee Shop
Bitty & Beau's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Johnny's Bagel & Deli
Coffee Shop
Hotel B Ice Cream Parlor
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lit Roastery and Bakeshop
Coffee Shop
Zekcraft Cafe Bethlehem
Coffee Shop
Godfrey Daniels
Coffee Shop
Deja Brew
Coffee Shop
Saxbys Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Cup
Coffee Shop
Barnes & Noble Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hawks Nest
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
3 Men and a Bagel
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Source Hookah Lounge
Coffee Shop
Java Joint
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (27) A+
Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum, Inc.
Museum
Bethlehem Area School District Stadium
Stadium
Steel Field
Stadium
Kemerer Museum Of Decorative Arts
Museum
The Sun Inn
Attraction
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
Stadium
The Bach Choir of Bethlehem
Theatre Arts
Si Lewen Art Museum
Museum
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage
Stadium
Moravian Museum
Museum
1810 Goundie House
Museum
Bethlehem House Gallery
Art Gallery
Arts Quest Center
Cinema
Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas
Cinema
1752 Apothecary
Museum
Prosser Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Moravian Blacksmith Shop
Museum
Payne Gallery
Art Gallery
National Museum of Industrial History
Museum
Charles A. Brown Icehouse
Theatre Arts
Mock Turtle Puppet Theater
Theatre Arts
Parham Park Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Touchstone Theatre
Theatre Arts
Banana Factory
Theatre Arts
Burnside Plantation
Attraction
Food and Drink (89) A+
Papa John's
Fast Food
Mach's Gute
Bar
Nuts About Ice Cream
Sweets
Linden Deli
Deli
Pizza Hut
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Lump's Deli
Deli
Bethlehem Dairy Store
Sweets
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Tocci's Tailgaters Pub & Grille
Bar
New Street Pub
Bar
Roosevelt's 21st
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Joe's Tavern
Bar
Blue Moon Beverage
Beverages
Becky's Corner Deli
Deli
Ripper's Pub
Bar
Connie's Cakes & Cookies
Sweets
B & P Polish Deli
Deli
The Sun Inn
Bar
McCarthy's Red Stag Pub
Bar
Old Brewery Tavern
Bar
Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn
Fast Food
Fitness (16) A+
YMCA
Gym
Christmas City Crossfit
Gym
Lehigh Valley Barbell
Gym
Bethlehem Martial Arts Academy
Gym
Mettle Movements
Gym
Studio Fitness LV
Gym
36E Fitness
Gym
Marjorie B. Fink Community Building
Community Centre
Steel Fitness
Gym
Yoga Loft of Bethlehem
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
LVB Strength & Fitness
Gym
KSP Fitness Training
Gym
Brickhouse
Gym
Hot Yoga Hut
Gym
Powerhouse Gym
Gym
Hanover Township Community Center
Community Centre
Turff Club
Gym
St Luke's Health & Fitness Center
Gym
Winning Touch Tennis of Lehigh Valley
Gym
Lou Ramos Center
Gym
Optimum Performance Center
Gym
Back2Basics
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (18) A+
Linden Food Market
Grocery Store
Lusitania Bakery
Bakery
Vegan Treats
Bakery
KE Health
Health Food
Granola Factory Bakery
Bakery
Sweet Darlings
Bakery
C-Town
Grocery Store
Lopes Seafood
Seafood
Las Americas Bakery
Bakery
Sims Quality Market
Grocery Store
Cake as Canvas
Bakery
Valley Farm Market
Grocery Store
Ahart's Market
Grocery Store
PriceRite
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
The Flour Shop
Bakery
Weis
Grocery Store
Elias Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Frey's Better Foods
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Queen's Nutritional Products
Health Food
Saylors & Co
Butcher
Apna Punjab
Grocery Store
Parks (84) A+
Elmwood Park
Park
Friendship Park
Playground
Bridge Street Park
Park
Linden Street Triangle
Park
Bryan Street Park
Park
Nick Dutko Monument Park
Park
Stehr Street Park
Park
Johnston Park
Park
Bernie Fritz Park
Park
Jenkins Park
Park
Stephen P. Godbolt Memorial Recreation Complex
Playground
Colonial Industrial Quarter
Park
McNamara Park
Park
Daniel E. Rice Memorial Plaza
Park
Tranquility Park
Park
Parham Park
Park
Illick's Mill Road Gateway
Park
Bethlehem Skate Plaza
Playground
Dog Park
Park
Former -G.B.Fox Environmental Center at Illick's Mill
Park
Fairview Park
Playground
Pulaski Park
Park
Yosko Park
Park
Illick's Mill Park
Park
Third & Wyandotte Park
Park
Shops (172) A+
Hair Sensation
Hairdresser
Alexandria Nails
Beauty
Accents from Head to Toe
Hairdresser
Pantry 1
Convenience Store
Legends Barbershop
Hairdresser
Kimberley Martrich Hair Design
Hairdresser
Vitale's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Maynard's Linden Street Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Scissor Acts Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Panache Skin Care & Makeup Studio
Beauty
Lehigh Valley Business Machines
Electronics
Salon 259
Beauty
Corporate Environments
Furniture
The Owl Cove
Hairdresser
Biometric Services, Inc. (BSI)
Electronics
Shear Creations
Hairdresser
Wawa
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Freedom Toys & Collectibles
Toys
KN Nail Spa
Beauty
The Portal Comics & Gaming
Books
Polished Lounge
Beauty
Salon & Beyond
Hairdresser
Salon on Washington
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Bethlehem.
Public Transit Stops (7)
Stops & Stations F
South Bethlehem Bus Terminal
Bus Station
Bieber Bus Stop - Hellertown
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.5% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Bethlehem is 103/100 - which is 5% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C

Bethlehem crime rates are 2,177 per 100k, which is 24% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,831 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
346 crimes per 100k C
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employment C+

The median income in Bethlehem is $56,034 - which is 2% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$56,034 D
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (75)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Bethlehem Police Department: Center City Substation
Police
Lehigh Valley Pediatric Associates
Doctor
Charles J. Incalcaterra, D.M.D.
Dentist
Allure Medical Spa and Laser Center
Doctor
Mark A Antonis DDS
Dentist
Dr. Jeannine E. Wyke
Dentist
Health Dimensions
Doctor
Lehigh Valley Assertive Community Treatment
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Stan Yevelson Primary Care
Doctor
Bethlehem Rehabilitation Specialists
Doctor
Dr. Gary C. Goodwin
Doctor
Dr. Daniel Medlar
Doctor
Ronald Rypins, DDS
Dentist
Aesthetica Cosmetic & Laser Center
Doctor
Life Guidance LLC
Doctor
Paul A. Schwarzbach, DDS
Dentist
Valley Oral Surgery
Dentist
Dr. Lyn M. Super
Dentist
Bethlehem Police Department: Northeast Sub Station
Police
Jennifer Koch, DMD, PC
Dentist
Bethlehem Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lehigh Valley Community Mental Health Centers
Clinic
Schweder Fire Station
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Bethlehem home prices are $175,600 - which is 5% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$175,600 B-
Home Appreciation Rate
4% B-
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools B

The Bethlehem graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
49% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C-
Elementary Schools (34) A+
Thomas Jefferson El Sch
Northeast Ms
St Anne School
William Penn El Sch
Moravian Academy Middle School
Moravian Academy Lower School
A Child'S Choice Montessori School
Donegan El Sch
Holy Infancy School
Lincoln El Sch
Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter Scho
Marvine El Sch
Broughal Ms
Nitschmann Ms
Freemansburg El Sch
Spring Garden El Sch
Calypso El Sch
St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Academy
St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Academy
James Buchanan El Sch
Governor Wolf El Sch
Fountain Hill El Sch
Notre Dame Of Bethlehem School
Miller Heights El Sch
Clearview El Sch
High Schools (8) A+
Liberty Hs
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For Th
Buxmont Academy
Bethlehem Catholic High School
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Cs
Freedom Hs
Bethlehem Avts
Lehigh Valley Christian High School
Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter Schoo
Centennial School Lehigh Univ
Louis E Dieruff Hs
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ratings C+

Bethlehem has an overall rating of 65% from 21 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (19)
From AreaVibes A-
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Bethlehem, PA Area Guide

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Bethlehem Area Facts

  • Bethlehem has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Bethlehem crime rates are 24% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Bethlehem is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average

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The worst neighborhood with a chip on it's shoulder 1 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 13, 2019) The Southside of Bethlehem has to be the worst neighborhood I've ever lived in. 79% of people there are unfriendly and rude.
The attractions are great. Lots of awesome dining. Cool little casino with an awesome concept to save the past history of the steel industry in the city. ...Read More Lots of unique things do that, unfortunately for locals, is not really feasible.
I found employment fairly easy once I got there. Honestly and in closing I will say that living there changed me for sure. I'd never live there again. Not even if I was paid to. But visiting wouldn't be so bad, pertaining to dining and The Sands. Read Less
Bethlehem, PA - A Casino in Bethleham? 5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 03, 2010) Last year my wife and I travelled to eastern Pennsylvania. We spent over a week in the area and a lot of time in Bethlehem. The city is located just east of Allentown and is at the southern end of the Pocono mountains. The whole area is beautiful. There are trees everywhere.

Be ...Read More thlehem is a small city with the feel of a mountain town. There is any type of store or entertainment available that you would find in a large city including a large casino. Ya, that's right, a casino in Bethlehem!!! The downtown Bethlehem area has a colonial feel with very old buildings and brick intersections of the streets that add to the beauty and small town feel.

Bethlehem looks and feels like it is designed for tourists. The restaurants were reasonably priced with great food. The hotels seemed to cater to tourists and had good rooms with reasonable rates. Everyone we talked to was friendly, helpful and seemed genuinely glad we were there. There is a lot to see including some beautiful buildings at the university and a great bridge crossing the LeHigh river. If you visit Bethlehem be prepared to take a thousand pictures! Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bethlehem? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Elmwood Park
      Friendship Park
      Bridge Street Park
      Linden Street Triangle
      Bryan Street Park
      Nick Dutko Monument Park
      Stehr Street Park
      Johnston Park

      Entertainment

      Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum, Inc.
      Bethlehem Area School District Stadium
      Steel Field
      Kemerer Museum Of Decorative Arts
      The Sun Inn
      Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
      The Bach Choir of Bethlehem
      Si Lewen Art Museum

      Food & Drink

      Papa John's
      Mach's Gute
      Nuts About Ice Cream
      Linden Deli
      Pizza Hut
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Domino's
      Lump's Deli

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Bethlehem? Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Bethlehem.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bethlehem? The cost of living in Bethlehem is 103/100 - which is 5% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Bethlehem
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bethlehem? Bethlehem crime rates are 2,177, which are 24% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,177 per 100k people

      6% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      6% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Bethlehem? The median income in Bethlehem is $56,034 which is 2% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $56,0341% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,48012% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Bethlehem a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Ritter Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Bethlehem Pharmacy
      Stefko Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Institute for Women in Pain
      St. Luke's Center for Neuroscience
      St. Luke's Baby & Me Support Center
      St. Luke's Behavioral Health Services
      Lehigh Valley Assertive Community Treatment
      Lehigh Valley Pediatric Associates
      Allure Medical Spa and Laser Center
      Health Dimensions

      A+ Housing

      What are Bethlehem home prices? Bethlehem home prices are $175,600 - which is 5% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $175,6005% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,07613% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Bethlehem have good schools? The Bethlehem graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Bethlehem a good place to live? Bethlehem has an overall rating of 65% from 21 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      21 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      19 total surveys

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