At a Glance
Median Income
$53,403
$25,846 per capita
Home Value
$188,900
Zillow: $317,498
Median Rent
$1,269/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
274/100K
1,592/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Allentown residents earn a median household income of $53,403 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,846. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,954 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Allentown is $188,900 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,498. Median rent is $1,269/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Allentown reports 274 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,592/100K. The murder rate is 3.2/100K.
Education
19.4% of adults in Allentown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Allentown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population125,320
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density7,137/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born20.8%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,403
Per Capita$25,846
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,900
Rent$1,269
Ownership42.3%
Zillow$317,498
Housing Units49,156
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent274/100K
Property1,592/100K
Murder3.2/100K
Assault186/100K
Burglary123/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation276 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations53
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Allentown was founded in 1762.
The median home in Allentown was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
20.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.