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®
Bethel Park is now hiring an Assistant Public Works Director
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F.A.Q.
There’s something new to discover at the Bethel Park Farmers’ Market every week—and this post is your go-to guide for planning your visit. Below you’ll find our full vendor schedule and weekly lineup , making it easy to see when your favorite farmers, bakers, and makers will be at the market, and discover new ones to try. 💡 Helpful to know: The market proudly accepts SNAP/EBT and FMNP vouchers , and through our Food Assistance Match (FAM) program, eligible shoppers can stretch their dollars on fresh, local foods. If you’d like help getting started, stop by the Bethel Park Recreation tent during your visit—we’re happy to walk you through it. (Eligible vendors shown with FAM logo)
Our 20th anniversary season is filled with weekly themes, activities, and opportunities to connect with the people behind your food. From family-friendly crafts to special guests and seasonal celebrations, each Tuesday brings something a little different to the market. Take a look at the full schedule below and plan your visits—we can’t wait to see you this season.
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Spring leaf collection will be held May 11-15 . Leaves need to be in lawn and leaf bags and placed at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on your regularly scheduled pickup day . As a reminder, different trucks are used for trash, bulk, recycling and leaf collection.