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About
Life in Bethel Park
If you're considering Bethel Park as a place to actually live, understand that you're looking at a fairly affluent, family-oriented suburb where nearly two-thirds of households are married couples and the median household income sits well above $100,000. The median home price around $273,000 and median rent around $1,311 reflect that stability, though they're not cheap. Commuting to Pittsburgh is manageable thanks to the light rail lines that run through the borough, though you're looking at an average 27-minute trip, and you'll likely need a car for most daily life since commercial development is spread along Routes 88 and 19.
Bethel Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
48.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Foreign-Born
5.0%
Broadband Internet
92.1%
of households
Population Growth
-4.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.0% foreign-born, most often from Sri Lanka
Who lives in Bethel Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bethel Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Sri Lanka (12.3%), and 2.8% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
17.9%
of residents
65 and Older
25.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.1%
of households
Married Couples
53.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.19
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Bethel Park
In Bethel Park, rent runs 8% above the PA average, and home values are 7% above the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,525
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $300,953 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts below PA average
Unemployment in Bethel Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bethel Park is 1.4 percentage points lower than the PA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Bethel Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Pittsburgh, PA metro area
Commute26.5 min avg
How Bethel Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bethel Park, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Medium hub4.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 87% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bethel Park runs 87% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
43.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
576.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bethel Park Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 26 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Allegheny County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Allegheny County, which includes Bethel Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 26 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | Flash Flood | $714,300 |
| 2024 | 44 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12.3M |
| 2023 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $382,000 |
| 2022 | 31 | Winter Weather | $265,000 |
| 2021 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2020 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $743,000 |
| 2019 | 44 | Flash Flood | $498,500 |
| 2018 | 37 | Flash Flood | $12.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Allegheny County, county-wide
Bethel Park is about 3% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Allegheny County, which includes Bethel Park, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
168
per year
Moderate Days
193
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Allegheny County, county-wide
Bethel Park is about 3% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bethel Park has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.4"
Annual Snowfall
31.9"
Hot Days/Year
8
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
106
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
161
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.08" |
| Feb | 40°F | 24°F | 2.57" |
| Mar | 49°F | 31°F | 3.22" |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.40" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.08" |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.58" |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 3.93" |
| Aug | 81°F | 63°F | 3.81" |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 3.54" |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 3.06" |
| Nov | 51°F | 35°F | 3.03" |
| Dec | 41°F | 28°F | 3.04" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bethel Park
Uninsured
1.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bethel Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Clair Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Pittsburgh
Jefferson Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Jefferson Hills
Upmc Mercy
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Pittsburgh
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bethel Park
Bethel Park's student/teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 53.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
53.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bethel Park (within 15 miles)
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
9.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 20,370 students · in-state tuition $22,736 · 83% graduate · median earnings $73,113 (10 yrs after entry)
Community College of Allegheny County
8.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 9,544 students · in-state tuition $4,962 · 27% graduate · median earnings $43,286 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,304 students · in-state tuition $68,776 · 92% graduate · median earnings $125,257 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,350 students · in-state tuition $51,068 · 78% graduate · median earnings $81,698 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,331 students · in-state tuition $41,000 · 57% graduate · median earnings $52,251 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,348 students · in-state tuition $37,132 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,397 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Friendship Hill National Historic Site, 38 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bethel Park
Bethel Park has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Friendship Hill National Historic Site (38 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
38 mi awayFort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
42 mi awayFlight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
63 mi awayJohnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
66 mi awayAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
77 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
78 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bethel Park
Bethel Park Public Library
5100 West Library Ave, Bethel Park
Cities Near Bethel Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bethel Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Bethel Park FAQ
Is Bethel Park, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Bethel Park's median rent is $1,311/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $107,090/year. Median home value is $273,400.
Is Bethel Park, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Bethel Park's violent crime rate was 44 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 576 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania?⌄
Bethel Park has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Bethel Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,311/month and median household income is $107,090/year. The median home value is $273,400. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Bethel Park is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from