Mount Bethel: Economy & Jobs
Households in Mount Bethel earn a median $53,239 (1.7× below Northampton County median $89,184; 1.5× below Pennsylvania median $80,719), with homes at a median value of $202,800.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $53,239 — below the Pennsylvania median ($80,718). Poverty rate 12.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $53,239 (vs Pennsylvania $80,719) |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 8.4% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% (vs Pennsylvania 5.4%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 91.2% |
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| Pct Walked | 4.1% |