1st Ward, Allentown, PA

Living in 1st Ward

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Bikeability 58
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Walkability 70
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 67
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 98
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Schools 12
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Residents

21k Population +2.8k (2010–19)
29  y Median Age
- College-Educated
71% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black11%
Caucasian20%
Hispanic or Latino64%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$9.7k (2010–19)
74% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector80%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$100k Median Home Value -$1.8k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$791 Median Monthly Rent +$192 (2010–19)
30% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached49%
1 unit, detached14%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier40%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K1%
$300K to $399K<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas36%

Crime

Violent Crime in 1st Ward

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Lehigh County23

Property Crime in 1st Ward

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Lehigh County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (63%)(34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump37%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 3 8
Feb 31 3 10
Mar 39 4 5
Apr 50 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 5 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 33 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 1st Ward

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near 1st Ward, Allentown, PA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near 1st Ward, Allentown, PA

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Sacred Heart School
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near 1st Ward, Allentown, PA

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Muhlenberg College
3 miles, W
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Cedar Crest College
3 miles, W
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Lehigh University
4 miles, E
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Moravian College
4 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near 1st Ward, Allentown, PA

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Airports

Airports near 1st Ward, Allentown, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
41 miles, SE
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