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®
Please Note: The Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Has Been Cancelled. The next meeting will be the Workshop Meeting which will take place on Wednesday, September 24 at 7:00 pm.
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Mayor Jack Allen is proud to launch an initiative to honor the heart of our community - YOU . The Citizen of the Year award will recognize an outstanding individual (age 18+) who has lived in Bethel Park for at least one year and has: ✅ Shown exceptional community leadership ✅ Made a meaningful impact on Bethel Park ✅ Demonstrated generosity and selflessness through their actions. “This is a natural offshoot for me,” said Mayor Allen. “I’ve been regularly recognizing our citizens for their achievements since becoming mayor, and it brings me and Council great joy to celebrate the incredible contributions of our residents.” 📝 Nominate someone who inspires you! Send nominations to Janet Davin and include nominee name, address, email, & phone number; nominee attributes and qualifications and why you feel he or she should be honored for the award; and include your name and phone number. You can email the information to jdavin@bethelparkpa.gov or print it and drop it off to her or send via US Mail to the Bethel Park Municipal Building (5100 W. Library Ave., Bethel Park, PA). 📅 Deadline: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 🏆 Winner announced: Oct. 13 Council Meeting Let’s shine a light on the everyday heroes who make Bethel Park a better place for all! 💛
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