Allentown, GA

Georgia

Allentown is a small town in Georgia with a population of 233. Residents earn $44,821 per year, which is 40% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
233 Population 48/sq mi density
$44,821 Median Income $30,902 per capita
$108,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$44,821 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,800 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,821
40% lower than US avg
Home Value $108,800
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.8%
68% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.6%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Allentown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population233
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 72%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,821
Per Capita$30,902
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$367M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.0%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI44 (Good)
Rain46.8 in/yr
Elevation406 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+86.9%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.0%
Libraries1

Is Allentown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Allentown receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Allentown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Allentown is $44,821, 40% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Allentown is $108,800, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Allentown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Allentown has a population of 233 with a density of 48 people per square mile. The median age is 64.1 years, 65% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (71.7%), with 26.2% Black.

Population

233
Total Population
48
People / sq mi
64.1yrs
Median Age
65% above US avg
4.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Allentown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Allentown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Allentown is $44,821, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Allentown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,821
40% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,902
Avg Weekly Wage$875
IRS Avg AGI$56,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)220
County GDP$367M

Business (County)

Restaurants22
Healthcare17
Retail33
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,861
18% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.8 min
Work from Home6.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Allentown is $108,800, 61% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,800
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedrooms$1,203
3 Bedrooms$1,524
4 Bedrooms$1,775

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,861
18% below US avg
Effective Rate2.63%
In Allentown, 39.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.0% report depression. 30.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Allentown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.6%
23% above US avg
Diabetes13.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure38.6%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.2%
Physical Inactivity30.1%
Depression21.0%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress15.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.5%
Checkup Rate76.9%
Premature Death12,846/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.0/10
Exercise Access75.0%
Healthcare Facilities17

Crime Rates: Allentown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Allentown has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.8 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall0.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation406 ft (124 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates32.5873°N, 83.2263°W
County FIPS13023
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55.4-point margin. 91.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.5%
D 22.2%

Winner: Republican by 55.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.8%
68% below US avg
High School+86.9%
School Test Score4.92
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density48/sq mi
Total Area4.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities17
Restaurants22
Retail Stores33

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.8 min
Work from Home6.7%

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