Allentown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lehigh County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

125,320 Population 7,137/sq mi density

$53,403 Median Income $25,846 per capita

$188,900 Home Value $304,235 Zillow

$1,269 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 267 sunny days/yr

387 Violent Crime/100K 2,283 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$53,403 median income, 5.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$188,900 home value, $1,269/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

387 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Colleges & Universities in Allentown (6)

Muhlenberg College

Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's · 2,087 students

In-state: $60,240 Out-state: $60,240 Admit: 64%

Cedar Crest College

Private Non-Profit · Graduate · 1,644 students

In-state: $44,934 Out-state: $44,934 Admit: 99%

Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown

Private For-Profit · Associate's · 756 students

Miller-Motte College-McCann-Allentown

Private For-Profit · Associate's · 503 students

Metro Beauty Academy

Private For-Profit · Certificate · 311 students

Welder Training and Testing Institute

Private For-Profit · Certificate · 86 students