Helen W. best-worst Jan 26, 2026

It's a a mid-size city city with about 125K people. You can expect to pay around $1,269 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider — Allentown sits at 386.5 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Any advice would be great. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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