The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.
With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.
This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.
A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.
A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.
Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.
Statistic | Bethlehem | West Virginia | National |
Average one way commute | 19min | 26min | 26min |
Workers who drive to work | 91.5% | 82.0% | 76.4% |
Workers who carpool | 5.1% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Workers who walk | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
Working from home | 3.3% | 3.1% | 4.6% |