Known as the Christmas City, you can celebrate the holidays all year round when you find Bethlehem apartments for rent and call this place home! Founded over 250 years ago, Bethlehem today has a population of approximately 75,000, six National Register Historic Districts, many historic sites and museums, a very active arts and culture scene and was named of the "100 Best Places to live in the US" by Money Magazine. Bethlehem also has a rich industrial history which is still relevant today, including two technology and industrial parks located within the city's limits.
Shortly following the Civil War, the area that would become Bethlehem began to form into distinct boroughs, which eventually merged and were incorporated as the official city of Bethlehem in 1917.
Today, the city's population surpasses 74,000. Infamously known for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, which was once the center of trade during the industrial revolution, today the city's predominant industries include educational services, construction, food services. And while the residents of Bethlehem are hard at work in the midst of this bustling economy, there is still plenty of time to have fun, too.
Outdoor enthusiasts will be pleased to know that the city offers 35 parks, six public pools, two public golf courses, a dog park and the world-class Bethlehem Skateplaza, so residents renting apartments here have plenty of opportunities to live an active lifestyle.
Music lovers and film fanatics living here will want to bask in Bethlehem's arts and culture scene and attend the famous annual Musikfest, a mostly free, ten-day music festival that draws people from all over the country to the city each August. Cinema fans will want to check out the SouthSide Film Festival,a non-profit that promotes an international film culture.
If you're looking for a casual evening on the town, living in Bethlehem will also give you plenty of opportunities to explore the abundance of gourmet restaurants, boutiques, nightclubs and bars that line the streets.
In terms of public transportation, Bethlehem's bus service is provided by Lehigh and Northampton Transit Authority.
If higher education opportunities bring you to Bethlehem apartments for rent, there are plenty of options to choose from. Colleges and universities in the area include Lehigh University, Moravian College, and Northampton Community College.
The predominant employment industries in Bethlehem are in government, healthcare, chemicals, and retail, with primary employers including the city of Bethlehem, St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network, Air Products, and Giant Food Stores LLC, among others.