City profile
Bethlehem, PA
Northampton County · Population 77,956
Bethlehem is a city in Northampton County, PA with about 77,956 residents and a typical home value near $260,000. It is 48 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
33°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$260,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,716
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
106
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.39%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.07%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.34%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 90/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Heat wave, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
53 mi to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 49% Democratic / 50% Republican
Community
Population
77,956
Black population
8.8%
County
Northampton County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding
Highlights
- About 77,956 residents
- Typical home value about $260,000
- 48 miles from Philadelphia, PA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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