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Lower Allen, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County
Lower Allen, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Lower Allen a Good Place to Live?
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 1.8% (50% 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.
Safety & Crime
Lower Allen reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,400/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.