East Penn Township, PA

Living in East Penn Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 55
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 99
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Schools 70
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Residents

2.8k Population -11 (2010–19)
53  y Median Age +8 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
73% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years40%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate46%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$5.8k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$171k Median Home Value +$7.7k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$706 Median Monthly Rent +$100 (2010–19)
78% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home24%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke6%
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene50%
LP gas12%
Utility gas3%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in East Penn Township

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Carbon County25

Property Crime in East Penn Township

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Carbon County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 3 11
Feb 30 3 10
Mar 38 4 6
Apr 49 4 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 5 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 32 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in East Penn Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding79
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near East Penn Township, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near East Penn Township, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near East Penn Township, PA

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Muhlenberg College
17 miles, SE
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Cedar Crest College
17 miles, SE
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Moravian College
20 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near East Penn Township, PA

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Palmerton Hospital
6 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near East Penn Township, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
59 miles, SE
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