Electricity rates in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA ranks 3 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for the newest homes (median year built 1956). Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has 77,069 residents in 30,779 households; 36.5% heat with electricity.
Households in Bethlehem, PA can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Bethlehem on the map
Northampton County, with Bethlehem marked
Who supplies Bethlehem
Northampton County lists 2 utilities for Bethlehem, PA, a city of 77,069: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Northampton County page.
Housing and heating in Bethlehem
Bethlehem, PA: 26,049 of 32,192 homes were built before 1980 and 2,315 in 2000 or later. Bethlehem, PA has 11,811 detached houses, 7,404 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 34 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Bethlehem, PA
% of homes by decade built, Bethlehem, PA
- 32pre-40
- 740s
- 1850s
- 1260s
- 1370s
- 680s
- 590s
- 400s
- 310s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Bethlehem, PA
| Bethlehem, PA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem, PA, median year built | 1956 | 1970 | -14 years | 3 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, built before 1980 | 80.9% | 60.5% | +20.4 points | 16 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, built 2000 or later | 7.2% | 18.7% | -11.5 points | 5 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, detached houses | 36.7% | 58.5% | -21.8 points | 8 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 23.0% | 10.7% | +12.3 points | 5 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, mobile homes | 0.1% | 2.3% | -2.2 points | 15 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, renter households | 49.3% | 28.9% | +20.4 points | 11 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, median home value | $236,500 | $285,000 | -$48,500 | 5 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, median gross rent a month | $1,311 | $1,335 | -$24 | 5 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, people per household | 2.30 | 2.50 | -0.20 | 11 of 18 |
Facts about Bethlehem
- Residents of Bethlehem, PA, ACS 2023
- 77,0696 of 18 Pennsylvania cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Bethlehem, PA
- $66,4434 of 18 of those cities
- Households in Bethlehem, PA
- 30,7792.50 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Bethlehem, PA
- 50.7%15,596 owners and 15,183 renter households
- Housing units in Bethlehem, PA
- 32,1921,413 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Bethlehem, PA
- 36.5%11,234 of 30,779 homes
- Land area of Bethlehem, PA
- 19.1 sq mi4,031.9 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Bethlehem, PA
- 2.6%at 817 kWh a month over the $66,443 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Bethlehem, PA
- 390NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 506.0 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Bethlehem, PA
- 195626,049 of 32,192 homes (80.9%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Bethlehem, PA
- $236,500$1,311 gross rent a month, 6.65% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Bethlehem
Compare Bethlehem with nearby cities
| City near Bethlehem, PA | Distance from Bethlehem | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem, PA (this page) | 0 mi | 77,069 | $66,443 | 1956 | $236,500 | 390 | 14.2% |
| Allentown, PA | 6.2 mi west | 125,320 (+48,251) | $53,403 (-$13,040) | 1951 (-5 yr) | $188,900 (-$47,600) | 394 (+4) | 7.9% (-6.3 pts) |
| Norristown, PA | 34.9 mi south | 35,782 (-41,287) | $65,058 (-$1,385) | 1955 (-1 yr) | $205,100 (-$31,400) | 584 (+194) | 9.4% (-4.9 pts) |
| Reading, PA | 35.4 mi southwest | 94,836 (+17,767) | $45,599 (-$20,844) | 1938 (-18 yr) | $109,800 (-$126,700) | 449 (+59) | 5.0% (-9.2 pts) |
| Levittown, PA | 42.5 mi southeast | 50,930 (-26,139) | $101,619 (+$35,176) | 1956 (+0 yr) | $311,000 (+$74,500) | 583 (+193) | 8.7% (-5.5 pts) |
| Philadelphia, PA | 44.4 mi south | 1,582,432 (+1,505,363) | $60,698 (-$5,745) | 1949 (-7 yr) | $232,400 (-$4,100) | 915 (+525) | 16.4% (+2.2 pts) |
Cost of living with electricity in Bethlehem
Bethlehem, PA: 30,779 households at $1,630 a year per home for electricity (Northampton County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $50.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,905 a year per household.
| Group in Bethlehem, PA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Bethlehem, PA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem, PA, all households | 30,779 | $1,630 | $50.2 million | 2.45% |
| Bethlehem, PA, homeowners | 15,596 | $1,912 | $29.8 million | 2.88% |
| Bethlehem, PA, renters | 15,183 | $941 | $14.3 million | 1.42% |
Who lives in Bethlehem: income, cars, homes
In Bethlehem, PA, 7,543 of 30,779 households earn under $35,000, 9,578 $35,000-$75,000, 9,264 $75,000-$150,000 and 4,394 $150,000 or more. 11,186 residents of Bethlehem, PA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.2. In Bethlehem, PA, 3,382 households own no vehicle and 13,967 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 36,495 workers in Bethlehem, PA, 5,191 work from home, 25,545 drive alone, 709 ride transit and 1,173 walk. In Bethlehem, PA, 7,926 of 14,723 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 10,468 households moved in since 2018 and 6,271 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Bethlehem, PA homes: 18,206 have 3+ bedrooms, 6,541 none or one, median 5.6 rooms.
Household income in Bethlehem, PA
| Bethlehem, PA | Value | Rank in Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem, PA, households under $35,000 | 24.5% | 15 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, households $150,000 or more | 14.3% | 6 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, residents below poverty | 15.8% | 15 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, median age | 36.2 | 6 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 56.6% | 8 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, households without a vehicle | 11.0% | 15 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, households with 2+ vehicles | 45.4% | 5 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, workers at home | 14.2% | 5 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, cost-burdened renters | 53.8% | 8 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, moved in since 2018 | 34.0% | 12 of 18 |
| Bethlehem, PA, moved in before 2000 | 20.4% | 11 of 18 |
Outage risk around Bethlehem
Bethlehem, PA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 387 wind and 3 tornado, 506.0 per 100,000 residents of 77,069. Top gust near Bethlehem, PA: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Bethlehem, PA: $1.3M.
Reports within 15 miles of Bethlehem, PA
wind and tornado reports, Bethlehem, PA
- 22'15
- 24'16
- 35'17
- 16'18
- 68'19
- 85'20
- 49'21
- 6'22
- 34'23
- 37'24
- 14'25
| Bethlehem, PA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem, PA, 2015 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Bethlehem, PA, 2016 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Bethlehem, PA, 2017 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Bethlehem, PA, 2018 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Bethlehem, PA, 2019 | 67 | 1 | 68 |
| Bethlehem, PA, 2020 | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| Bethlehem, PA, 2021 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| Bethlehem, PA, 2022 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Bethlehem, PA, 2023 | 32 | 2 | 34 |
| Bethlehem, PA, 2024 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Bethlehem, PA, 2025 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Analyst note on Bethlehem
Bethlehem, PA counts 77,069 residents in 30,779 households, on 19.1 square miles. Household income in Bethlehem, PA is $66,443; 15,596 of its 30,779 households own. 11,234 of the 30,779 occupied homes in Bethlehem, PA heat with electricity.
Bethlehem, PA has 32,192 housing units, 1,413 of them vacant or seasonal. Bethlehem, PA ranks 3 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (36%). Bethlehem, PA ranks 4 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for median household income ($66,443).
Bethlehem, PA ranks 4 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for the fewest households without a vehicle (11.0%).
ZIP codes in Bethlehem
| ZIP area touching Bethlehem, PA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Bethlehem | Share of Bethlehem's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 18015 (Bethlehem, PA) | 30.3% | 36.7% |
| 18017 (Bethlehem, PA) | 41.1% | 36.0% |
| 18018 (Bethlehem, PA) | 98.0% | 26.5% |
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Questions on Bethlehem
Bethlehem: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Bethlehem, PA: Pennsylvania households pick a supplier and plan, and Northampton County lists 2 utilities.
Bethlehem: how does it rank among Pennsylvania cities?
Bethlehem, PA: rank 6 of 18 by its 77,069 residents, rank 4 of 18 by $66,443 median income.
Bethlehem: how many homes heat with electricity?
Bethlehem, PA: 11,234 of 30,779 occupied homes, 36.5%; Northampton County 31.0%.
Bethlehem: how much income goes to electricity?
At 817 kWh a month, 2.6% of the $66,443 median income in Bethlehem, PA.
Bethlehem: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Pennsylvania yes; municipal and co-op areas around Bethlehem, PA may be closed.
Bethlehem: damaging storms reported nearby?
390 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Bethlehem, PA, 2015 to 2025, 506.0 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Bethlehem?
Bethlehem, PA: median home built 1956; 26,049 of 32,192 homes (80.9%) predate 1980, 11,811 are detached and 7,404 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Bethlehem, PA earn under $35,000?
7,543 of 30,779, against 4,394 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Bethlehem, PA live below the poverty line?
11,186 residents.
How many Bethlehem, PA households have no car?
3,382 households; 13,967 have two or more.