Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Lower Allen is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 7,582. Residents earn $85,537 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lower Allen receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Lower Allen stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lower Allen is $85,537, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lower Allen is $246,100, 13% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Lower Allen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 91.9% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.1% |
| 40% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,537 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,029 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,308 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,173 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,552 |
| County GDP | $28,909M |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Healthcare | 979 |
| Retail | 898 |
| Manufacturing | 194 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.52% |
| Commute Time | 19.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |
| Census Median | $246,100 |
| 13% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $140 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.7% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,117 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.52% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,617/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 380 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,446/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2267°N, 76.9028°W |
| County FIPS | 42043 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.2% |
| 43% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,446/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Retail Stores | 898 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 19.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |