Bethel Park, PA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 32,376
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Low
Median Income High

Climate

Pittsburgh experiences four distinct seasons, with hot summers and generally mild winters.

Geography

The town is on the flood plains of McLaughlins and Piney Runs.

Cultural Attractions

Bethel Park has its own small-town celebrations, like the Community Day Parade in September, and is convenient to all of Pittsburgh’s cultural attractions.

Recreation

The town is offers a number of small parks, like Peter Page Park, which has a walking trail and community garden.

Fun Fact

Pittsburgh’s most famous art export, Andy Warhol, is buried in Bethel Park with his family.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
32,376
Population under 55:
67.0%
Population over 55:
33.0%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Pittsburgh

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Average
Temperature:
77°F July High, 12°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$55,161
Median home price:
$147,750
Average property tax:
$4,340

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
7.1%
Low
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
9
Middle schools:
5
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
14
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
22

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
34/3
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
56/3

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
39

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Other data and information copyright 2012 Onboard Informatics or as otherwise sourced. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.

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