At a Glance
Median Income
$134,583
$55,178 per capita
Home Value
$397,100
Zillow: $760,254
Median Rent
$1,517/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
58/100K
639/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.2%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
10.0% 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+
3.9 / 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 $134,583 , which is 79% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,178. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Allentown is $397,100 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $760,254. Median rent is $1,517/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Allentown reports 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 639/100K.
Education
53.2% of adults in Allentown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% above the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Allentown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,926
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density3,210/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$134,583
Per Capita$55,178
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A+
Home Value$397,100
Rent$1,517
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$760,254
Housing Units728
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent58/100K
Property639/100K
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation76 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.2%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Allentown was founded in 1899.
The median home in Allentown was built in 1954.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.