South Bethlehem, PA

This borough of 471 residents needs 16 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
471 (2026)
Households
184
Median household income
$37,205 (2026)
Typical home value
$137,192
Owner-occupied
55%
Five-year housing need
16 units

Comparison to other Pennsylvania municipalities

South Bethlehem: $37,205 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$29K >$153K
South Bethlehem: None jobs to household ratio
<0.03 >2.09
South Bethlehem: No permit data
<0% >5.9%
On this page

How affordable is this community?

At $137,192, homes in South Bethlehem, PA cost well below the Pennsylvania average of $231,760. South Bethlehem, PA's median household income of $37,205 puts the typical home within reach for most households.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

South Bethlehem, PA has roughly 184 households and a population that has been largely stable in recent years.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in South Bethlehem, PA is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 89% of units. South Bethlehem, PA is roughly split between owners and renters, at 55% owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?