At a Glance
Median Income
$82,875
$44,315 per capita
Home Value
$244,300
Zillow: $392,618
Median Rent
$1,331/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
873/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
How Emmaus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emmaus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emmaus a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emmaus residents earn a median household income of $82,875 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,315. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 Emmaus is $244,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,618. Median rent is $1,331/month, with 30.6% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Emmaus reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 873/100K.
Education
29.5% of adults in Emmaus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emmaus 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
Population11,727
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density4,044/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,875
Per Capita$44,315
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,300
Rent$1,331
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$392,618
Housing Units5,036
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent74/100K
Property873/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation428 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Emmaus was founded in 1759.
The median home in Emmaus was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% 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.