Apartments for rent in Bethel Park, PA

The small city of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania is home to just over 32,000 people. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (21%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults appear in smaller numbers. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just over 43, skews older than most cities in Pennsylvania. Renters tend to be in the minority in the city, and 79% of residents own their homes. The average rent of $956 a month is roughly equal to the state average.

Bethel Park has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 10% possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Additionally, 22% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Bethel Park residents have a wide range of industries from which to choose. The four most common are retail, healthcare, scientific, and education. Together, these industries make up 26% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 9% of residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of just over $85,000, Bethel Park workers take home more than the average Pennsylvania resident. Bethel Park's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.

With an average commute time of about 34 minutes, longer than most cities in Pennsylvania, Bethel Park residents know that getting to work takes some patience. Many residents (41%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit is used by just 5% of the population. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.