Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · ZIP 18017

Bethlehem — ZIP 18017

Bethlehem (18017) scores 72/100 — Good for Bethlehem. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $396K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

Avg math proficiency35%

Avg reading proficiency53%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100

Typical home value$396K

Median rent$2,135/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$396K

Median Rent

$2,135/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,044

Violent Crime

230

Property Crime

1,814

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Northampton County, Pennsylvania (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Hanover El Sch	KG–05	205	67%	77%
Asa Packer El Sch	KG–05	314	57%	62%
James Buchanan El Sch	KG–05	253	42%	57%
Spring Garden El Sch	KG–05	532	41%	58%
Governor Wolf El Sch	KG–05	432	37%	61%
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS	KG–12	1,878	30%	59%
Lincoln El Sch	KG–05	355	27%	42%
East Hills MS	06–08	966	21%	58%
Freemansburg El Sch	KG–05	328	17%	32%
Marvine El Sch	PK–05	265	12%	27%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

40,463

Median Income

$91K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

45 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 18017 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 18017 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 18017 is approximately $396K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 18017 in Bethlehem has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.