Bethlehem, PA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 29,631 housing units in Bethlehem.
This represents a 4% growth from 28,486 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 29,566 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 65 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Bethlehem is about 58.1%.
Bethlehem's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.1%.
Average household size is 2.34 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Bethlehem were built after 1952.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.10% |
| One Bedroom | 17.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 23.20% |
| Three Bedrooms | 40.70% |
| Four Bedrooms | 12.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 4% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Median year structure was built | 1950 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $97,400 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $79,200 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Median year structure was built | 1956 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $536 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 4.80% |
| Home Equity Loan | 9.20% |
| Simple Mortgage | 45.90% |
| Debt Free | 39.80% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19% |
