Emmaus, PA

Living in Emmaus

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 16
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Commute 52
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 55
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 95
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Schools 77
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Residents

11k Population +122 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income -$2.2k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office24%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$185k Median Home Value -$1.5k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$940 Median Monthly Rent +$132 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached28%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene30%
LP gas2%
Utility gas34%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Emmaus

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Lehigh County23

Property Crime in Emmaus

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Lehigh County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump52%

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 Emmaus

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Emmaus, PA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Emmaus, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near Emmaus, PA

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Cedar Crest College
4 miles, N
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Muhlenberg College
4 miles, N
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DeSales University
6 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Emmaus, PA

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Airports

Airports near Emmaus, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
40 miles, SE
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