At a Glance
Median Income
$44,821
$30,902 per capita
Home Value
$108,800
Zillow: $207,002
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
18.0% smoking rate
How Allentown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Allentown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Allentown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Allentown residents earn a median household income of $44,821 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,902. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 220 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Allentown is $108,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,002. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
10.8% of adults in Allentown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 48.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population233
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,821
Per Capita$30,902
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$367M
Avg Weekly Wage$875
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,800
Rent
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$207,002
Housing Units105
Rent Burden32.9%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,846/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation406 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Allentown was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.