As of 2012, Bethlehem's population is 74,982 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 5.56 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Bethlehem is $141,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.85 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Bethlehem's cost of living is 1.10% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Bethlehem public schools spend $5,466 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16.8 students per teacher in Bethlehem. --------------------The unemployment rate in Bethlehem is 7.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Bethlehem jobs have Decreased by 0.71 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Bethlehem's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |