Neighborhood · Bethlehem, PA

West Bethlehem Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 4,871 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.5/10 · range 5.5–5.5

West Bethlehem is a white-hispanic neighborhood in Bethlehem with 1 census tract and a population of 4,871 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.5/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 49% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 12% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,230/month sits 11% lower than the Bethlehem citywide average ($1,382).

Risk score

5.5

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

West Bethlehem vs Bethlehem How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

49.4% +59%

Bethlehem: 31.1%

Average gross rent

$1,230 -11%

Bethlehem: $1,382

Average HH income

$68,590 +3%

Bethlehem: $66,443

Poverty rate

17.3% +10%

Bethlehem: 15.8%

Renter share

52.9% +6%

Bethlehem: 50.1%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across West Bethlehem and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 5.5–5.5

Why West Bethlehem scores 5.5

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 3.4–3.4 across tracts

3.4

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 5.4–5.4 across tracts

5.4

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Rent control risk

49% of income on rent · Range 7.1–7.1 across tracts

7.1

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 3.5–3.5 across tracts

3.5

Tenant organizing strength

53% renter households · Range 9.1–9.1 across tracts

9.1

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 7.1–7.1 across tracts

7.1

Economic stress

17.3% below poverty line · Range 4.3–4.3 across tracts

4.3

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 3.2–3.2 across tracts

3.2

Risk score comparison

West Bethlehem vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in West Bethlehem

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
42077009500	5.5	4,871	49%	$1,230

Frequently asked

About West Bethlehem

What is the eviction-risk score for West Bethlehem?

West Bethlehem scores 5.5/10 (Moderate tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.

How does West Bethlehem compare to Bethlehem overall?

West Bethlehem scores 1.3 points higher than Bethlehem overall (4.2/10). Renters spend 49% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,230 vs $1,382.

What is the average rent in West Bethlehem?

Average gross rent in West Bethlehem eviction risk is $1,230/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 49% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of West Bethlehem residents are renters?

53% of West Bethlehem households are renter-occupied (vs 50% in Bethlehem). The neighborhood has 4,871 residents.

How safe is West Bethlehem for landlords?

West Bethlehem eviction risk carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.5/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Bethlehem as a whole (4.2/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of West Bethlehem?

West Bethlehem has 4,497 residents (White-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (52.1%), Hispanic / Latino (28.5%), Black (non-Hispanic) (13.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near West Bethlehem

6.2 Historic South Bethlehem 2 tracts · pop 7,471 4.5 Sayre Park 2 tracts · pop 7,563 4.8 Clearfield Terrace 2 tracts · pop 7,283 2.4 Wagner Terrace 2 tracts · pop 6,109 1.6 Trio Fields 2 tracts · pop 11,725 2 Somerset Village 2 tracts · pop 9,643

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Bethlehem

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to West Bethlehem.

5.5 Central Bethlehem 1 tracts · pop 4,568 5.6 South Side 1 tracts · pop 5,369 5.3 Clearfield Terrace 2 tracts · pop 7,283 5.2 Brinker Terrace 1 tracts · pop 4,446 5.2 Elmwood Park 1 tracts · pop 2,892 5.1 Rosemont 1 tracts · pop 3,416

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