Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Facts about the Lehigh Valley

Population 557,000 and is expected to grow to 610,650 by the year 2010.

Average summer temperature is 82.6°F.

Drive time from OraSure Technologies to the Lehigh Valley Airport - 15 minutes
Newark or Philadelphia Airports - 90 minutes.

Median home value is $101,200.
Median monthly rent is $392.00.

Local attractions include

• The Velodrome (bicycling racing)


• Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom


• Binney & Smith's Crayola Factory


• National Canal Museum


• Blue Mountain Ski Area


• Camelback Ski Area.

The top three employment categories in the Lehigh Valley are

• Services (87,825)
• Manufacturing (58,562)
• Retail Trade (47,838).

Local colleges and universities include

For more information pertaining to the Lehigh Valley, please check the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation's website.