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Bethel Park, PA


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Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 8 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It's situated at the margin between the Waynesburg Hills Sections and the Pittsburgh Low Plateau of the Allegheny Plateau area. Bethel Park is included in the Pittsburgh Metro Area. Rocky Ridge is the highest location in the city.

Bethel Park History

The French arrived in 1749. They traveled along the Ohio and Allegheny rivers. A lot of the region's towns were established along rivers. Fort Duquesne was a primary location during the French and Indian War. It was settled near 1800 as Bethel Township and was later incorporated as a borough. The area had been used for mining coal.

Bethel Park Attractions

  • South Hills Village.
  • Bethel Park Community Center.
  • South Park Hundred Acres Manor.
  • Blade Runners.
  • Community Day Parade.

Bethel Park Activities

The South Park Wave Pool is a popular destination. The region offers numerous golf courses. Nearby Pittsburgh has a wide variety of activities and entertainment. Allegheny Islands State Park includes three islands situated in the Allegheny River which can be accessed by boat. Hillman State Park is nearby. Point State Park is located in Pittsburgh and includes the historic Fort Pitt and Fort Duquesne and is used for a variety of recreational activities.

Bethel Park Higher Education

University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, Penn State Greater Allegheny and Chatham College are located in the region.

High Points

Bethel Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBethel Park Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyBethel Park People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyBethel Park Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 6%Bethel Park Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 7%Bethel Park Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 7%Bethel Park College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Bethel Park Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 10%Bethel Park Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Bethel Park Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Bethel Park, PA

Comparing Bethel Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens106
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women810
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population47
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times21
Walking and Biking to Work27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Rents51
Housing Recently Built410
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Property Taxes31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime108

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