Cementon, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lehigh County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,399 Population 2,152/sq mi density
$67,731 Median Income $40,544 per capita
$267,500 Home Value $347,252 Zillow
$1,207 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$67,731 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$267,500 home value, $1,207/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Cementon, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,731
10% below
$40,544 per capita
Home Value
$267,500
5% below
Zillow: $347,252
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
4% above
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Cementon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cementon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
95%
Rent
104%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cementon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cementon residents earn a median household income of $67,731 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,544. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% 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 Cementon is $267,500 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,252. Median rent is $1,207/month, with 27.8% 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 1984.

Education

25.5% of adults in Cementon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cementon 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

Population1,399
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density2,152/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,731
Per Capita$40,544
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352

Housing

A
Home Value$267,500
Rent$1,207
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$347,252
Housing Units611
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation583 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations53
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Cementon was built in 1984.
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.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.