Bethlehem, PA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$221 Avg asking sale price
$197 Avg asking lease rate
25,007 SF Avg unit lease size
15,535 SF Avg building size for sale
7.70% Average cap rate

Bethlehem's Demographic Profile

Bethlehem has 30,748 households and a median income of $62,523, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 78,035
# Households 30,748
Median age 37
Median household income $62,523
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 15,657
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Bethlehem $199 12,138 SF
Fountain Hill $370 4,051 SF
Hellertown $157 9,533 SF
Center Valley $336 1,176 SF
Catasauqua $103 4,284 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Bethlehem $184 13,836 SF 9.62%
Hellertown $285 22,244 SF 6.70%
Whitehall $239 5,852 SF 7.22%
Easton $197 11,687 SF 9.63%
Allentown $170 8,302 SF 8.96%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Bethlehem

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

57 E Garrison St

Bethlehem, PA 18018

  • 4,089 SF Multifamily
  • 7.49% Cap Rate
  • $1,250,000
For Sale

682 Hayes St

Bethlehem, PA 18015

  • 5,532 SF Multifamily
  • 9.62% Cap Rate
  • $995,000
For Sale

754 Cherokee st

Fountain Hill, PA 18015

  • 2,239 SF Retail Building
  • $380,000
For Sale

1303 Evergreen Dr

Bethlehem, PA 18015

  • 10,904 SF Specialty
  • $1,999,999
For Sale

MULTI TENANT OFFICE BUILDING

Bethlehem, PA 18017

  • 71,720 SF Office Building
  • $4,900,000
For Sale

13-15 E 3rd St

Bethlehem, PA 18015

  • 17,200 SF Retail Building
  • $2,250,000

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Bethlehem pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Bethlehem $221 15,535 SF
Fountain Hill $270 3,145 SF
Hellertown $180 15,889 SF
Center Valley $404 4,747 SF
Catasauqua $227 6,123 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Bethlehem alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Bethlehem or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Bethlehem 78,035 30,748 37 $62,523 2 15,657 1%
Fountain Hill 4,890 1,925 39 $46,383 2 804 -1%
Center Valley 9,902 3,310 41 $123,926 3 331 2%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Bethlehem, PA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Bethlehem

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Is Bethlehem a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Bethlehem offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Bethlehem?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Bethlehem. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Bethlehem?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Bethlehem. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Bethlehem compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Bethlehem. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Bethlehem acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Bethlehem, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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