Allentown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lehigh County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
125,320 Population 7,137/sq mi density
$53,403 Median Income $25,846 per capita
$188,900 Home Value $317,498 Zillow
$1,269 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
274 Violent Crime/100K 1,592 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$53,403 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$188,900 home value, $1,269/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
274
per 100,000 residents
28% below
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
1,592
per 100,000 residents
19% below
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
Below Average Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
3.2 avg 6.3
Rape
27.3 avg 40.0
Robbery
57.8 avg 73.9
Assault
186.2 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
122.8 avg 271.0
Theft
1,262.5 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
197.4 avg 282.7
Arson
8.8

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime274.5
Murder3.2
Rape27.3
Robbery57.8
Aggravated Assault186.2

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime1,591.5
Burglary122.8
Theft/Larceny1,262.5
Vehicle Theft197.4
Arson8.8

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)27