Lehigh Valley’s Bethlehem named on Top 100 Best Places to Live in America

Lehigh Valley’s Bethlehem named on Top 100 Best Places to Live in America

Livability.com, a website ranking the nation’s most livable small and mid-sized cities, included Bethlehem on their prestigious list.

How was Bethlehem placed as one of the Best Places to Live in America

The curation is very selective, including factors such as economic stability, housing, amenities, infrastructure, demographics, social and civic capital, and health care. 

Livability examines more than 2,300 small cities (population under 500,000) based on over  50 data points.

“If you’re a young person looking for a fresh start,

sick of living paycheck to paycheck due to insane rent prices and want to find a community that will welcome you with open arms,

this list is for you,”

Livability states in the report’s introduction released on July 19.

Bethlehem came in at No. 82 on the list while the No. 1 spot went to Madison, Wisconsin. 

Other Pennsylvania cities to make the list were Pittsburgh, (at number 9) and State College (at number 85). 

Does Bethlehem deserve to be Featured as one the Best Places to Live in America?

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is a special place. Known as the “Christmas City”, with top industries and sectors, restaurants and entertainment venues .

 

Also high-quality educational institutions, such as Lehigh University and Moravian University, and Northampton Community College’s Fowler Family Southside Center.

Bethlehem’s strong economy is hosted by manufacturing and related industries. 

Diverse employers as Lehigh Heavy Forge, a legacy of Bethlehem Steel; and Bowery Farming, founded in December 2020.

Whether you’re starting your family, starting a new career or just ready for a peaceful change of pace, Bethlehem has lots to offer you from education, to healthcare, to fun for the whole family.