West Park Historic District, Allentown, PA

Living in West Park Historic District

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Bikeability 63
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Walkability 89
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 67
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 98
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Schools 2
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Residents

21k Population +248 (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated
52% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black9%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino44%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$8.3k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van74%
Public transportation6%
Walked10%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$131k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$826 Median Monthly Rent +$223 (2010–19)
29% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached37%
1 unit, detached12%
Multiple units14%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier53%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas1%
Utility gas43%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Park Historic District

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Lehigh County23

Property Crime in West Park Historic District

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Lehigh County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump39%

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 West Park Historic District

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Park Historic District, Allentown, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Park Historic District, Allentown, PA

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Cai Learning Academy
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near West Park Historic District, Allentown, PA

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Muhlenberg College
1 miles, W
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Cedar Crest College
2 miles, SW
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Lehigh University
6 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Park Historic District, Allentown, PA

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Airports

Airports near West Park Historic District, Allentown, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
42 miles, SE
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