Andrew H. living Mar 22, 2026

Hello, Poverty rate is 17.3%, which is higher than I expected. Median household income is $53,403, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is this normal for Allentown? The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much.

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