What is the median rent in New Bethlehem, PA?
The median gross rent in New Bethlehem, PA is $667 (±$86) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 181 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In New Bethlehem, the median gross rent went from $514 in 2015–2019 to $667 in 2020–2024 (+29.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $667 (±$86)
- Rented homes
- 181 (±49)
- $2,000 or more
- 6.1%
- Since 2015–2019
- +29.8%
How much rent costs in New Bethlehem
| Monthly gross rent | New Bethlehem | Clarion County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 28.2% (±11.3 points) | 14.6% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 48.6% (±14.7 points) | 58.7% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 17.1% (±13.0 points) | 21.1% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 0.0% (±16.4 points) | 2.4% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 6.1% (±8.0 points) | 2.3% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±16.4 points) | 0.2% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±16.4 points) | 0.6% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 48.6% of renting households.
6.1% of rented homes in New Bethlehem cost $2,000 or more a month.
New Bethlehem against Clarion County, its state and the nation
| New Bethlehem | Clarion County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $667 (±$86) | $798 (±$29) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 181 (±49) | 3,652 (±326) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In New Bethlehem, median gross rent is lower than in Clarion County ($798).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Clarion County, New Bethlehem ranks 27 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 2192 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in New Bethlehem has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $514 (±$69) | $667 (±$86) | +29.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 46.7% (±8.5 points) | 45.8% (±8.2 points) | −0.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4% (±9.1 points) | 3.8% (±6.5 points) | −3.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median gross rent in places near New Bethlehem
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bethlehem | — | $667 (±$86) | — |
| South Bethlehem | 0.9 mi | $815 (±$144) | Not measurably different |
| Hawthorn | 2.4 mi | $715 (±$115) | Not measurably different |
| Mahoning Township (Armstrong County) | 3.5 mi | $768 (±$108) | Not measurably different |
| Redbank Township (Armstrong County) | 4.0 mi | $659 (±$82) | Not measurably different |
| Porter Township (Clarion County) | 5.1 mi | $632 (±$15) | Not measurably different |
| Redbank Township (Clarion County) | 5.2 mi | $686 (±$102) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Armstrong County) | 7.4 mi | $638 (±$15) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Township (Armstrong County) | 7.9 mi | $625 (±$120) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Clarion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 21 (tie) | Hawthorn | $715 (±$115) |
| 21 (tie) | Salem Township (Clarion County) | $715 (±$172) |
| 23 | Elk Township (Clarion County) | $708 (±$180) |
| 24 | Toby Township | $693 (±$92) |
| 25 | Washington Township (Clarion County) | $687 (±$169) |
| 26 | Redbank Township (Clarion County) | $686 (±$102) |
| 27 | New Bethlehem | $667 (±$86) |
| 28 | East Brady | $662 (±$162) |
| 29 (tie) | Farmington Township (Clarion County) | $632 (±$82) |
| 29 (tie) | Porter Township (Clarion County) | $632 (±$15) |
| 31 | Madison Township (Clarion County) | $603 (±$130) |
| 32 | Highland Township (Clarion County) | $533 (±$22) |
Showing 12 of 32 places in Clarion County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about New Bethlehem
What is the average rent in New Bethlehem, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in New Bethlehem is $667 (±$86) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in New Bethlehem?
In New Bethlehem, the median gross rent went from $514 in 2015–2019 to $667 in 2020–2024 (+29.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
How many rentals in New Bethlehem cost more than $2,000 a month?
6.1% of rented homes in New Bethlehem have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 28.2% cost less than $500.
Is rent in New Bethlehem higher than in Clarion County?
In New Bethlehem, median gross rent is lower than in Clarion County ($798).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Bethlehem borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — New Bethlehem borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — New Bethlehem borough, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for New Bethlehem borough, Pennsylvania (place:53248, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
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Figures last updated on .
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