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Bethlehem Township

Bethlehem Township

$484,101 Average Value
$234 Average Price per Sq Ft
26 Homes For Sale

Bethlehem Township offers land, leisure and local perks

Convenience meets family-fun in the quintessential, suburban community of Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania. Located less than 5 miles northeast from the city of Bethlehem, residents here enjoy the perks of easy grocery store runs, a day on the golf course at Green Pond Country Club or an outing at the Bethlehem Skateaway roller-skating rink. “The vibe is very community focused. It’s got a more single-family, residential feel than the city of Bethlehem,” says Rebecca L. Francis, an associate broker with BHHS Fox & Roach Realtors, who's a longtime area resident. “The homes are more spread out. You’re going to get a little more land.”

Single-family homes and townhouses from the late 1980s to today

Those looking to move here will find a mix of single-family homes and townhouses built primarily built from the late 1980s to present day. Colonial Revivals are the predominant style and properties typically rest along sidewalk-lined streets with sizeable, manicured lots of a quarter-acre. Median home prices are in the mid-$400,000s. A three-bedroom townhouse could be found in the low-$400,000s or a four-bedroom, contemporary home with a two-car garage may cost $650,000. “Homes sell pretty quickly,” Francis says. “They are reasonably priced compared to the overall area. Our average days-on-market is 21 days.”

Zoning for Bethlehem Area School District

Public school students may attend Miller Heights Elementary, East Hills Middle and Freedom High. The schools earn Niche grades of B-plus, C-plus and B, respectively. Home of the Patriots, the high school offers a variety of sports programs including ice hockey, golf and rifle. Northampton Community College, which offers associate and undergraduate degrees through its partnership with East Stroudsburg University and Bloomsburg University, is also located in the area.

Community parks feature trails and athletic facilities

Outdoor fun awaits at Louise Moore County Park, on Country Club Drive, where locals can play a game of tennis or jog along the rubber trails made from recycled tires. Bethlehem Township Municipal Park, on Farmersville Road, offers a traditional playground, basketball and volleyball courts. Other popular pastimes include visiting Bethlehem Skateaway, on Easton Avenue, to dance on wheels like it’s 1970 or play a round of golf at the public Green Pond Country Club’s 18-hole course, on Farmersville Road.

Residents shop major chains and dine at local favorites

Bethlehem Township residents have access to plenty of nationally recognized chains such as Giant, Walmart, Home Depot and TJ Maxx at Bethlehem Square shopping center on Nazareth Pike. And there are some independent options to choose from as well. For dining out, Bruno Scipioni’s Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria has been a local favorite for New York-style pies for more than 25 years. With the ambience of an oversized fireplace and upscale dishes like filet mignon, Blue Grillhouse is the go-to spot for date night. Both eateries are located on Easton Avenue.

Commuting to the Poconos and NYC via major interstates

And locals regularly make the drive to the Pocono Mountains and New York City for entertainment on a much larger scale. The hiking and ski resorts of the Poconos are about 50 miles north by way of Interstate 80, while New York City is an 80-mile drive east on Interstate 78. “It’s a great place for anyone who wants the convenience of being close to major highways,” Francis says. “You’d be surprised by all the people who travel or even commute for work to other cities.”
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Lehigh Valley International

16 min drive

Bus

Freemansburg & Farmersville Wb

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Easton & Reeve Wb

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Easton & Reeve Eb

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Bethlehem Square

Bus

Green Pond & Hecktown

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Nazareth Pike & Christian Spring

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Green Pond & Country Meadows Wb

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Bethlehem Township US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Bethlehem Township Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$399,990
Median Sale Price
$356,180
Median Single Family Sale Price
$373,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$334,391
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$405,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$234

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,627
Number of Homes for Sale
26
Median Year Built
1989
Months of Supply
6.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,329
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,885
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,348
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
12,622
Median Age
43
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$114,174
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$132,890

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
53.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.8%
% Population in Labor Force
67.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
21''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

21 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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