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This quiet Pennsylvania suburb offers easy access to resources and services for daily needs, like shopping centers, restaurants, and health care facilities — all within reach of Pittsburgh’s downtown area and attractions. Within city limits, Bethel Park residents enjoy local historic sites and festivals that celebrate the community’s history and culture, like the Schoolhouse Arts and History Center or the Labor of Love Arts Festival.

Home care, or in-home care, in Bethel Park is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.

Cost of Home Care in Bethel Park, PA

The median monthly cost of a home health aide in 2020 was about $4,600 in the Bethel Park area and in the state of Pennsylvania, according to Genworth.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Bethel Park are rated two points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are mostly rated below the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
98	86	103	110	96	97

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$92,591 per year	$41,517 per year	$73,271 per year	$37,844 per year	$43,036 per year	$4,135 per year	$657 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Bethel Park include:

Saint Claire Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 320+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Jefferson Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 330+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

UPMC Mercy

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 440+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Bethel Park’s climate is classified as humid continental, meaning the area experiences warm summers and cold winters. The average humidity level is 67%, and humidity levels are often highest during January at about 72%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
29°F	37°F	20°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
73°F	85°F	62°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 89

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 39″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
47	23.3%	32,069	2,748 per square mile	2.4

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.1%	2.2%	2.2%	1.4%	<0.1%	2.8%	91.6%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Pittsburgh: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Allegheny County

Democratic	Republican	Other
56.4%	40.0%	3.6%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Bethel Park include:

• Bethel Park Veterans Memorial
• The Montour Trail
• The Schoolhouse Arts and History Center

Outdoor attractions in Bethel Park:

• South Park
• Millennium Park
• Boyce Mayview Park
• Mingo Creek County Park

Bethel Park’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Bethel Park Community Center
• Labor of Love Arts Festival
• South Hills Village Mall
• Millennium Shops

 

Transportation

Bethel Park is home to multiple taxi services that operate in place of public transportation for residents. Rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Bethel Park.