West Ward, Easton, PA

Living in West Ward

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Bikeability 54
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Walkability 86
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 58
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 60
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 100
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Schools 39
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Residents

20k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black12%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial4%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked10%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$134k Median Home Value +$4.8k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$771 Median Monthly Rent +$52 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached36%
1 unit, detached25%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier65%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene21%
LP gas2%
Utility gas57%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Ward

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Northampton County23

Property Crime in West Ward

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Northampton County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 3 9
Feb 30 3 9
Mar 38 4 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 5 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 33 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Ward

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Ward, Easton, PA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near West Ward, Easton, PA

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Goddard School
2 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near West Ward, Easton, PA

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Lafayette College
1 miles, NE
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Moravian College
9 miles, SW
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Lehigh University
10 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Ward, Easton, PA

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Easton Hospital
1 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near West Ward, Easton, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
36 miles, SE
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