Bethel Park Rated 'Best Place to Move To!'
Kim Weightman • April 18, 2025
Bethel Park Named Best Place to Move In Pennsylvania by ConsumerAffairs!
Bethel Park has just earned the top spot as the "#1 Best Place to Move To In Pennsylvania," according to a recent report by ConsumerAffairs!
The honor comes due to Bethel Park’s unique blend of affordability, safety and overall quality of life.
Here’s what makes Bethel Park stand out:
- Best Overall Safety: Bethel Park was noted for having the second lowest violent crime and property crime rate in the state.
- Great Affordability: Recognized for having the lowest home-to-income ratio among large Pennsylvania cities.
- Well-Educated Population: With 97.2% of its residents having at least a high school diploma, Bethel Park ranks fifth in the state.
- Accessible Health Care: With 30.5 health care professionals per 1,000 residents, Bethel Park ranks fifth for health care accessibility.
ConsumerAffairs described Bethel Park as a family-friendly suburban environment with numerous parks and recreation programs having easy access to downtown Pittsburgh via the Pittsburgh Regional Transit light rail line.
Read the report here! 5 Best Pennsylvania Moving Companies (2025) | ConsumerAffairs®
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Today (Wednesday, July 9), Municipal Contractor Youngblood Paving will be PAVING (**Weather Permitting) Sunset Dr. (Forest Rd. - South Park Rd.) and Forest Rd. (Thornwood Dr. - Sunset Dr.). Work will run until 7 p.m. with flaggers on site to assist with traffic. We’ll continue to provide updates throughout the week.
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Bethel Park Police Department joins with South Park and Allegheny County to host “Bike Rodeo” this Saturday! Bethel Park Police Department, along with South Park and Allegheny County Police Departments, are teaming up to host a FREE First Responders Bike Rodeo this Saturday, June 7 , from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the South Park Dek Hockey Rink (Maple Springs & Corrigan Drive). This family-friendly event is all about bike safety and fun! Kids are encouraged to bring their bicycles for safety checks and test their skills on a safety obstacle course . PLUS: ✅ FREE bike helmets (courtesy of Children's Hospital) while supplies last ✅ FREE bikes (new and gently used) for children in need ✅ Emergency vehicle displays, free refreshments, and music! “We’re looking forward to the rodeo,” said BPPD Community Resource Officer Amber DiFranco. “This is a great opportunity to work with our neighbors on a wonderful community program! I’d like to also thank Kelly Gilliam of Life Builders , whose support helped make this event possible.” 💙 Want to donate a new or gently used bicycle ? There's still time! Call 412-540-3535 or bring your donation to the event. For more on Bethel Park Police Department , visit www.bethelparkpa.gov. Learn about Life Builders , a nonprofit dedicated to serving individuals, families and the community to create a sustainable transformation, at mylifebuilders.org. #BikeRodeo #BPPD #BethelPark #FirstResponders #BikeSafety #LifeBuilders #PoliceOutreach
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