Biggest tradeoff: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on safety, weaker on sunshine.
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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on safety, weaker on sunshine.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 74,892 | 1,573,916 |
| Population Density | N/A | 11.9k /sq mi |
| Elevation | 358 ft(109 m) | 39 ft(12 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $342,932 | $227,453 |
| Median Rent | $1,797 | $1,701 |
| Median Income | $62,072 | $57,537 |
| Rent Burden | 35% | 35% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr | 290 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 64°F | 66°F |
| Comfort Score | 57/100Mixed | 61/100Good |
| Temp Swing | 46°F | 45°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 47"(119 cm) | 49"(124 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8"(20 cm) | 5"(13 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 42 (Avg)25 days > 100 | AQI 49 (Avg)40 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | 60 | 72 |
| Transit Score | 40 | 100 |
| Safety Score | 85 / 100 | 48 / 100 |
| School Rating | 6.2/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 4%Cable: 100% | Fiber: 95%Cable: 100% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 35.9 years | 34.8 years |
| College Educated | 34% | 34% |
| Remote Workers | 13% | 14% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
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