Buying Property in Bethlehem as a Foreigner
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Bethlehem aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Bethlehem, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West BethlehemHood | $299,911 | 7.6% | 64 | 26 | 46 |
| South BethlehemHood | $294,912 | 6.8% | 64 | 25 | 46 |
| Penn SummitHood | $354,895 | 7.1% | 70 | 33 | 46 |
| Pembroke VillageHood | $354,895 | 7.1% | 70 | 33 | 46 |
| Mount Airy Historic DistrictHood | $299,911 | 7.6% | 62 | 26 | 46 |
| Mount AiryHood | $299,911 | 7.6% | 66 | 26 | 46 |
| Historic South BethlehemHood | $294,912 | 6.8% | 68 | 25 | 46 |
| Historic BethlehemHood | $299,911 | 7.6% | 64 | 26 | 46 |
| Franklin ParkHood | $354,895 | 7.1% | 55 | 33 | 46 |
| East HillsHood | $354,895 | 7.1% | 60 | 33 | 46 |
| Downtown Bethlehem Historic DistrictHood | $299,911 | 7.6% | 64 | 26 | 46 |
| Central BethlehemHood | $299,911 | 7.6% | 63 | 26 | 46 |
| Bayard ParkHood | $354,895 | 7.1% | 70 | 33 | 46 |
| AltonahHood | $354,895 | 7.1% | 70 | 33 | 46 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.8 | 2.5 | -7.8% |
| 2023 | 18.3 | 2.7 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 17.9 | 2.9 | +16.8% |
| 2021 |
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| 15.3 |
| 2.8 |
| -23.5% |
| 2020 | 20.3 | 3.9 | +18.8% |
| 2019 | 17.1 | 3.1 | — |
