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Bethlehem, PA vs Trenton, NJ

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- The median age of a home in Bethlehem is 21.2% younger than the median age of a home in Trenton.
 Bethlehem, PATrenton, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age66  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$252,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock54.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.67.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$27.6$11.0
 Homes Owned47.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock13.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented46.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Bethlehem, PATrenton, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,830$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,020  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,160$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,480  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,850$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,980  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Bethlehem, PATrenton, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Bethlehem, PATrenton, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock12.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock17.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99917.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock13.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99927.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock6.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Bethlehem, PATrenton, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock2.8%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock2.5%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock5.6%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock13.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock49.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Bethlehem    8 Reviews
Stephen · Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem, Memorial Day, 2011
Over 14 years ago

The city of Bethlehem is staging a revival. With the loss of tax revenue when Bethlehem Steel closed 10+ years ago the city has struggled with its finances. It has been  More

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Suzy · Bethlehem, PA
Lots to do in Bethlehem
Over 15 years ago

Whatever your intrests you will probably be able to do engage in it in Bethlehem. There are many restaurants, theaters, a casino, art galleries, etc. If you enjoy the  More

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jenna · Easton, PA
health
Over 15 years ago

very healthy  More

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Reviews for Trenton    7 Reviews
Kara · Trenton, NJ
Gang Infested
Over 15 years ago

Trenton used to be a nice place to live I was born here but moved away in my early teens. I still had family in Trenton and therefore visited often, the city is now  More

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JAZMIN · Trenton, NJ
The Weather
Over 15 years ago

If you're a person who likes the dramatic change is seasons, then this is the place for you. I want to move toa place where it's basically mild weather...not one day  More

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Thomas · Trenton, NJ
Trenton, New Jersey
Over 15 years ago

I'm born and raised in Trenton New Jersey and like most cities in the northeast it's seen better days. That's not to say that life here isn't enjoyable. You do have  More

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