Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Allentown is a large city in Pennsylvania with a population of 125,320. Residents earn $53,403 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Allentown receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Allentown has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Allentown is $53,403, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 17.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Allentown is $188,900, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,269 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
The violent crime rate of 515 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,219 per 100,000, 64% above the national average.
19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Allentown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 267 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches, including 9.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 53.9% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 46.1% |
| 244% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,403 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,846 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,352 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,347 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,954 |
| County GDP | $31,739M |
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Healthcare | 1,107 |
| Retail | 1,187 |
| Manufacturing | 349 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,213 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.82% |
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $188,900 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $304,235 |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $151 |
| Homes Sold | 67 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% |
| Price Drops | 25.8% |
| Inventory | 89 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,269 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,699 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,213 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.82% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Kidney Disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Smoking | 25.8% |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 17.0% |
| Short Sleep | 39.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Dental Visits | 54.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,048/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,107 |
| Total Violent | 514.7/100K |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Murder | 7.6/100K |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Rape | 55.6/100K |
| Robbery | 262.8/100K |
| Assault | 188.7/100K |
| Total Property | 3,218.8/100K |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 791.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,197.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 230.0/100K |
| Arson | 11.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.4 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 17.6 sq mi (45.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5936°N, 75.4784°W |
| County FIPS | 42077 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.4% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 7,137/sq mi |
| Total Area | 17.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 53 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 58 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,107 |
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Retail Stores | 1,187 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Avg Commute | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |