At a Glance
Median Income
$85,537
$46,029 per capita
Home Value
$246,100
Zillow: $261,819
Median Rent
$1,117/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.2%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Lower Allen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lower Allen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lower Allen a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lower Allen residents earn a median household income of $85,537 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,029. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lower Allen is $246,100 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,819. Median rent is $1,117/month, with 29.1% 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 1971.
Education
48.2% of adults in Lower Allen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lower Allen has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
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 48.
Data Overview
People
Population7,582
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density3,446/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,537
Per Capita$46,029
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A+
Home Value$246,100
Rent$1,117
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$261,819
Housing Units3,328
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation380 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.2%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Lower Allen was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.