8th Ward, Allentown, PA
Living in 8th Ward
Bikeability
53
Walkability
63
Commute
55
Public Transit
61
Affordability
100
Public Safety
59
Airports
58
Hospitals
72
Colleges
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
21k
Population
-101 (2010–19)
33 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black10%
Caucasian26%
Hispanic or Latino61%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$40k
Median Household Income
+$6k (2010–19)
73%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector84%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$113k
Median Home Value
-$4.7k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$772
Median Monthly Rent
+$138 (2010–19)
35%
Owner-Occupied
-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached42%
1 unit, detached17%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier44%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas1%
Utility gas39%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 8th Ward
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Lehigh County23
Property Crime in 8th Ward
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Lehigh County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump41%
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 8th Ward
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near 8th Ward, Allentown, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near 8th Ward, Allentown, PA
Cai Learning Academy
0 miles, W
Grace Montessori School
1 miles, SE
Sacred Heart School
1 miles, E
Allentow Central Catholic High School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near 8th Ward, Allentown, PA
Muhlenberg College
2 miles, SW
Cedar Crest College
3 miles, SW
Moravian College
5 miles, E
Lehigh University
5 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near 8th Ward, Allentown, PA
St Luke's Hospital-Sacred Heart Campus
1 miles, E
Lehigh Valley Hospital
4 miles, SW
St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
5 miles, E
Airports
Airports near 8th Ward, Allentown, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
4 miles, NE
Trenton Mercer Airport
42 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
52 miles, N
Philadelphia International Airport
53 miles, S