Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites

clearer as many of the region's 700 manufacturers produced food, drinks, medical equipment, supplies, and other essential items that sustained the nation. Economic growth has translated to higher wages and growing income for Lehigh Valley residents. The median household income was nearly $67,000 in the Lehigh Valley, compared to about $62,000 in Pennsylvania and $63,000 in the U.S. There's nothing more important to employers right now than the availability of talent and the alignment of workers with the right skills for the jobs that are being created. The Lehigh Valley has been ahead of the curve on this, and the students who proudly donned their red suits and participated in District 11 Signing Day are a shining example of this. We at the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation will continue to invest our efforts in supporting that future workforce.