Allentown, PA
Living in Allentown
Bikeability
52
Walkability
66
Commute
66
Public Transit
58
Affordability
78
Public Safety
63
Airports
56
Hospitals
73
Colleges
97
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
15
1←Poor
Great→100
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
Grace Montessori School
1 miles, N
St John Vianney Regional School
1 miles, W
Mercy Special Learning Center
1 miles, E
Allentow Central Catholic High School
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Allentown, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Allentown, PA
St Luke's Hospital-Sacred Heart Campus
1 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley Hospital
3 miles, SW
Surgical Specialty Center at Coordinated Health
3 miles, NW
St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
5 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Allentown, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
5 miles, NE
Trenton Mercer Airport
41 miles, SE
Philadelphia International Airport
51 miles, S
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
53 miles, N