Alburtis, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lehigh County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,586 Population 3,642/sq mi density
$102,946 Median Income $37,268 per capita
$242,300 Home Value $370,587 Zillow
$1,816 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$102,946 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$242,300 home value, $1,816/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Alburtis, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,946
37% above
$37,268 per capita
Home Value
$242,300
14% below
Zillow: $370,587
Median Rent
$1,816/mo
56% above
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
350/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.3%
17% above
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Alburtis Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Alburtis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
137%
Home Value
86%
Rent
156%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
117%
Unemployment
239%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alburtis a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alburtis residents earn a median household income of $102,946 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,268. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,954 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alburtis is $242,300 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $370,587. Median rent is $1,816/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Alburtis reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 350/100K.

Education

39.3% of adults in Alburtis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alburtis has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,586
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density3,642/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$102,946
Per Capita$37,268
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352

Housing

A+
Home Value$242,300
Rent$1,816
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$370,587
Housing Units915
Rent Burden33.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property350/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation534 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.3%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Alburtis was founded in 1857.
The median home in Alburtis was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.