Utility rates in Bethlehem vs. US average
↑ 18% above US average (16.5¢)
↑ 10% above PA state average (17.8¢)
Typical monthly utility bills in Bethlehem
Electricity$100-$149 (19.5¢–19.5¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$43/month
How Bethlehem heats its homes
42% natural gas · 37% electricity · 21% other fuels
Electric rates in Bethlehem
Residential rates range from 19.5¢ to 19.5¢ per kWh.
Providers include FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, PPL Electric Utilities Corp.
This is 18% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.
Note: Pennsylvania has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.
Internet providers in Bethlehem
Bethlehem has strong broadband coverage.
Cogent Communication
100,000 Mbps
Fiber
Frontier
7,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Xfinity
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Astound Broadband
1,500 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
PenTeleData
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
Electric 2 providers
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co
PPL Electric Utilities Corp
Water 88 providers
ALBURTIS BOROUGH AUTHORITY
AQUA PA COUNTRY CLUB GARDENS
AQUA PA SPRINGHOUSE FARMS
AQUA PA WH CHRISTIAN SPRINGS
AQUA PA WHITEHAVEN EVANWOOD
BATH MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
BETH COUNTRY SQUIRE ESTATES
CATASAUQUA MUN WATER WORKS
CEDAR GROVE MOBILE HOME PARK
COMMUNITY UTILITES WESTGATE
COOPERSBURG MUN WATER AUTH
DEL-AIRE MOBILE HOME PARK
EMMAUS BOROUGH PUBLIC WATER
GAP VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK
GLENCREST MOBILE HOME PARK
GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK
HANOVER TOWNSHIP LEHIGH COUNTY
HELLERTOWN BOROUGH AUTHORITY
HILLENDALE-ON-THE-DELAWARE
LCA ARCADIA WEST DIVISION
LCA BEVERLY HILLS DIVISION
LCA CLEARVIEW FARM ESTATES DIV
LCA EMMAUS CONSECUTIVE DIV
LCA HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS DIV
LCA MADISON NORTH DIVISION
LCA NORTH WHITEHALL DIVISION
LCA UPPER MILFORD CENTRAL DIV
LCA WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP DIV
LCA WLSA CENTRAL DIVISION
MACUNGIE BOROUGH AUTHORITY
MILLER MANOR HOMEOWNERS ASSOC
NORTHAMPTON BORO MUNI AUTH
OSSIES MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY
PAW BLUE MOUNTAIN DIVISION
SALISBURY TWP WATER SYSTEM
SCOTTYS MANUFACTURED HOMES
SLATINGTON BOROUGH WATER SYS
SWT ALLENTOWN CONS SYSTEM
THE ORCHARD AT AIRPORT ROAD
UPPER SAUCON TWP WATER SUPPLY
WHISPERING HOLLOW-SOUTH MHP
WOODSIDE MOBILE HOME PARK
Trash & Recycling 1 provider
Internet 10 providers
Astound Broadband
Cable / Fiber up to 1,500 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Cogent Communication
Fiber up to 100,000 Mbps
FirstLight Fiber
Fiber up to 50 Mbps
Frontier
Fiber / DSL up to 7,000 Mbps
PenTeleData
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Service Electric Cable TV
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fiber / Fixed Wireless up to 940 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
Business Internet 1 provider
These providers offer business-class internet service in this area.
ZIP codes in Bethlehem, PA
Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.
