Southern Lehigh School District, PA

Living in Southern Lehigh SD

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 10
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 32
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 93
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Schools 85
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Residents

23k Population +2.6k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
44% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
77% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate29%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree21%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$97k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more17%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office22%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$297k Median Home Value +$9k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$843 Median Monthly Rent +$235 (2010–19)
83% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene30%
LP gas4%
Utility gas26%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Southern Lehigh SD

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Lehigh County23

Property Crime in Southern Lehigh SD

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Lehigh County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 8
Feb 31 3 9
Mar 39 4 4
Apr 50 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 5 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 33 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Southern Lehigh SD

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding86
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding4
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Southern Lehigh School District, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Southern Lehigh School District, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near Southern Lehigh School District, PA

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DeSales University
4 miles, NE
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Cedar Crest College
6 miles, NW
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Muhlenberg College
6 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Southern Lehigh School District, PA

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Airports

Airports near Southern Lehigh School District, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
37 miles, SE
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