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New Bethlehem, PA


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New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in Clarion county, is 52 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 1,057.

The People and Families of New Bethlehem

In New Bethlehem, about 50% of adults are married. New Bethlehem offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in New Bethlehem, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Bethlehem had a median family income of $38,750. In New Bethlehem, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in New Bethlehem.

Political Inclinations

Residents of New Bethlehem gave more campaign money ($300) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

New Bethlehem Housing

Owners occupy 58% of the housing units in New Bethlehem. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then New Bethlehem is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in New Bethlehem?

Commuting

In New Bethlehem, 81% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%New Bethlehem Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%New Bethlehem Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of New Bethlehem, PA

Comparing New Bethlehem 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
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women64
Racial Diversity44
Well-Paid Single Men42
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married24
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income54
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents810
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime66
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