Bethlehem, PA vs Terrell, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bethlehem
74.1
#632 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Bethlehem leads in crime level (5.6 vs 8.4). Bethlehem leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 24.7 min). Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 99).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethlehem, PA | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#632) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 78,300 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,711 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $62,072 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Bethlehem has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.1 Score
Bethlehem, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,711
Population
78,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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