Allentown, PA

Living in Allentown

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Bikeability 52
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Walkability 66
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Commute 66
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Public Transit 58
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 56
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 97
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Schools 15
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Residents

121k Population +4.5k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
64% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black10%
Caucasian32%
Hispanic or Latino53%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate38%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$5k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty
24  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$131k Median Home Value -$12k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$854 Median Monthly Rent +$178 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached39%
1 unit, detached21%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier38%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas1%
Utility gas41%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Allentown

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Lehigh County23

Property Crime in Allentown

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Lehigh County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(40%) 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 73 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 5 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 33 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Allentown

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Allentown, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Allentown, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near Allentown, PA

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Muhlenberg College
2 miles, W
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Cedar Crest College
2 miles, W
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Lehigh University
5 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Allentown, PA

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Airports

Airports near Allentown, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
41 miles, SE
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