At a Glance
Median Income
$76,657
$37,336 per capita
Home Value
$242,500
Zillow: $363,061
Median Rent
$1,227/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
154/100K
1,181/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Hellertown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hellertown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hellertown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hellertown residents earn a median household income of $76,657 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,336. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hellertown is $242,500 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,061. Median rent is $1,227/month, with 33.6% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Hellertown reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,181/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.2% of adults in Hellertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hellertown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,119
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density4,671/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,657
Per Capita$37,336
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$242,500
Rent$1,227
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$363,061
Housing Units2,681
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent154/100K
Property1,181/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault137/100K
Burglary120/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,471/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation307 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Hellertown was founded in 1742.
The median home in Hellertown was built in 1951.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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