Independent Living Communities in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

CaringScore for Bethlehem, PA

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Bethlehem was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose independent living communities in Bethlehem.

A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.4, Bethlehem is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Bethlehem. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Bethlehem, PA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Bethlehem, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Bethlehem is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 6.2, Bethlehem rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking independent living communities. At 214.6 physicians per capita, Bethlehem closely matches the national average. Bethlehem scores 53.8 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2, and scores 24.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 24.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Bethlehem is 79.2 years -- 1.7 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Bethlehem is 79.2 years -- 1.7 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Bethlehem's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Bethlehem, PA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	214.6	220.5
Geriatricians	2	1.3
Cardiologists	10	7.7
Oncologists	5.3	3.5
Orthopedists	7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Bethlehem, PA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Bethlehem, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for independent living communities. The CostScore for Bethlehem is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 5.4, Bethlehem is on par with the national average for independent living communities.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Bethlehem. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Bethlehem to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Bethlehem is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 98 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing index is 89 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Bethlehem, PA
Aggregate Index	99
Healthcare Index	98
Housing Index	89
Food Index	105
Utilities Index	104
Transportation Index	98

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Bethlehem, PA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Bethlehem. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Bethlehem is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4, Bethlehem rates below average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 202 days each year in Bethlehem, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 24°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Bethlehem than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 86°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Bethlehem is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $43,258 per year, the population of Bethlehem earns a lower than average median household income. Bethlehem has an unemployment rate of 10.00 percent, roughly 9.9 percent higher than the national average. And about 16.73 percent of the population in Bethlehem is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 27.1 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Bethlehem	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.4	136.1
Libraries	3.7	18.8
Places of Worship	83.1	220.5
Public Transit	151.9	110.4
Grocery Stores	118.9	97.7
Pharmacies	27.6	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65