New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Allentown is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,926. Residents earn $134,583 per year, which is 79% above the national average.
Based on current data, Allentown receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Allentown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Allentown is $134,583, which is significantly higher than the national average — 79% above $75,149. This places Allentown among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Allentown is $397,100, 41% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,517 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Allentown is below the national average at 166 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 607 per 100,000, 69% below the national average.
Allentown is a highly educated community — 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Allentown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 92.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
| 45% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $134,583 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,178 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,740 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $114,994 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,677 |
| County GDP | $56,807M |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Healthcare | 1,221 |
| Retail | 1,189 |
| Manufacturing | 228 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.29% |
| Commute Time | 30.8 min |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |
| Census Median | $397,100 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $708,005 |
| Median List Price | $499,999 |
| Median List Price | $499,999 |
| $/Sq Ft | $202 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,517 |
| 30% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.29% |
| Obesity | 29.8% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.2% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 9.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,664/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Total Violent | 165.6/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 165.6/100K |
| Total Property | 607.1/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 110.4/100K |
| Theft | 496.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.5 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 76 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1786°N, 74.5901°W |
| County FIPS | 34021 |
Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 53.2% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,210/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Retail Stores | 1,189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 30.8 min |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |