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Rebecca W.
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Best and worst neighborhoods in Allentown
Crime rate is something to consider — Allentown sits at 386.5 per 100K.
25 upvotes
9 Replies
Christine B.
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great seafood places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
37 upvotes
Paul S.
We moved here with our family and I love the pace of life here. Schools in Old Town area are tough. Kids love it here.
37 upvotes
Aria Turner
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value traffic, you'll love it. The walkability is genuinely challenging and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (South) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from New York, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour is rough.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value traffic, you'll love it. The walkability is genuinely challenging and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (South) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from New York, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour is rough.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
32 upvotes
Zoe Rivera
The food scene here is solid. Tons of great Italian places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
29 upvotes
Greyson Alvarez
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's not perfect but it works for me. Hope this helps!.
27 upvotes
Aiden White
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I genuinely enjoy living here. Internet is tough in most areas.
26 upvotes
Aurora Allen
Hot take but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. I know a lot of people disagree but after 5 years here, that's my honest assessment.
16 upvotes
Declan C.
I've lived in West for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Austin, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good internet infrastructure
- The housing market scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Urban sprawl is real
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for couples. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Austin, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good internet infrastructure
- The housing market scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Urban sprawl is real
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for couples. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
11 upvotes
James O.
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
1 upvotes