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Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area

PA · 119 cities · 562,469 population

562,469 Total Population
119 Cities & Towns
$86,551 Avg Income
$245,278 Avg Home Value
$1,330 Avg Rent
29.0% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro

Allentown, PA

Pop 125,320
Income $53,403
Home $188,900

Bethlehem, PA

Pop 77,069
Income $66,443
Home $236,500

Hazleton, PA

Pop 29,886
Income $43,379
Home $129,000

Easton, PA

Pop 29,079
Income $63,775
Home $169,200

Fullerton, PA

Pop 16,729
Income $63,357
Home $229,900

Phillipsburg, NJ

Pop 15,251
Income $67,782
Home $180,700

Emmaus, PA

Pop 11,727
Income $82,875
Home $244,300

Northampton, PA

Pop 10,366
Income $82,719
Home $225,400

Wilson, PA

Pop 8,196
Income $80,928
Home $191,800

Breinigsville, PA

Pop 8,159
Income $116,631
Home $368,600

Ancient Oaks, PA

Pop 7,731
Income $119,419
Home $404,700

Wescosville, PA

Pop 7,156
Income $124,719
Home $428,800

The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area is the 89th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 562,469 spread across 119 cities and towns in PA. Anchored by Allentown, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area earn an average household income of $86,551, while the average home value sits at $245,278. Renters in the area pay an average of $1,330 per month, making the cost of living relatively affordable compared to the national average. About 29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's well-educated workforce.

The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro reports an average violent crime rate of 222.3 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 1,641.8 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 51.1°F, with distinct four-season weather. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 8.6%, indicating strong economic conditions.

With 119 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area offers a wide variety of living options. The sheer number of cities provides prospective residents with diverse choices in terms of housing, schools, commute times, and neighborhood character. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature51.1°F
Avg January Temp28.5°F
Avg July Temp73.4°F
Avg Annual Precipitation49.9"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate222.3 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate1641.8 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate4.1%
Avg Poverty Rate8.6%
Avg Median Age44.5

All 119 Cities in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area

1 Allentown PA 125,320
2 Bethlehem PA 77,069
3 Hazleton PA 29,886
4 Easton PA 29,079
5 Fullerton PA 16,729
6 Phillipsburg NJ 15,251
7 Emmaus PA 11,727
8 Northampton PA 10,366
9 Wilson PA 8,196
10 Breinigsville PA 8,159
11 Ancient Oaks PA 7,731
12 Wescosville PA 7,156
13 Tamaqua PA 6,922
14 Chestnut Hill PA 6,774
15 Catasauqua PA 6,491
16 Hellertown PA 6,119
17 Nazareth PA 6,032
18 Stroudsburg PA 5,898
19 Sierra View PA 5,795
20 Palmerton PA 5,624
21 Lehighton PA 5,268
22 Bangor PA 5,158
23 Dorneyville PA 5,082
24 Fountain Hill PA 4,811
25 Jim Thorpe PA 4,534
26 Slatington PA 4,277
27 Lansford PA 4,144
28 Palmer Heights PA 3,963
29 Schnecksville PA 3,948
30 Eastlawn Gardens PA 3,671
31 Pen Argyl PA 3,489
32 Coplay PA 3,423
33 Nesquehoning PA 3,345
34 Macungie PA 3,247
35 Wind Gap PA 3,202
36 East Greenville PA 3,154
37 Summit Hill PA 3,128
38 Hokendauqua PA 3,037
39 North Catasauqua PA 2,968
40 Egypt PA 2,964
41 Freemansburg PA 2,871
42 Bath PA 2,829
43 McAdoo PA 2,617
44 Greenwich CDP (Warren County) NJ 2,615
45 Alburtis PA 2,586
46 Sun Valley PA 2,559
47 Weatherly PA 2,556
48 Belvidere NJ 2,526
49 Effort PA 2,499
50 Coopersburg PA 2,384
51 Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) PA 2,353
52 Cetronia PA 2,338
53 Topton PA 2,305
54 Alpha NJ 2,249
55 Trexlertown PA 2,169
56 Towamensing Trails PA 2,032
57 Walnutport PA 1,981
58 Spinnerstown PA 1,894
59 Upper Pohatcong NJ 1,851
60 Brass Castle NJ 1,844
61 Old Orchard PA 1,829
62 Roseto PA 1,623
63 Brodheadsville PA 1,580
64 Cherryville PA 1,541
65 Weissport East PA 1,516
66 Hereford PA 1,494
67 Hometown PA 1,426
68 Morgan Hill PA 1,412
69 Tatamy PA 1,412
70 Cementon PA 1,399
71 Stiles PA 1,353
72 Belfast PA 1,239
73 East Bangor PA 1,192
74 West Easton PA 1,158
75 Bally PA 1,129
76 Raubsville PA 1,042
77 Bowmanstown PA 994
78 DeSales University PA 994
79 Harleigh PA 986
80 Lattimer PA 879
81 Riegelsville PA 823
82 Saylorsburg PA 823
83 Bloomsbury NJ 805
84 Beaver Meadows PA 804
85 Tresckow PA 783
86 Stockertown PA 730
87 Portland PA 695
88 Brookfield NJ 666
89 Stewartsville NJ 661
90 Mount Bethel PA 641
91 Mertztown PA 630
92 Lopatcong Overlook NJ 612
93 Delaware Water Gap PA 602
94 New Tripoli PA 571
95 Laurys Station PA 547
96 Weissport PA 492
97 Parryville PA 386
98 New Village NJ 366
99 Slatedale PA 353
100 Martins Creek PA 346
101 Finesville NJ 333
102 Glendon PA 326
103 Delaware Park NJ 305
104 Harmony NJ 302
105 Hainesburg NJ 258
106 Upper Stewartsville NJ 256
107 Asbury NJ 245
108 Bridgeville NJ 199
109 Ackermanville PA 194
110 Chapman PA 191
111 Brainards NJ 172
112 Kempton PA 171
113 Buttzville NJ 155
114 Columbia NJ 152
115 Jeddo PA 148
116 Hutchinson NJ 109
117 Delaware NJ 86
118 Maxatawny PA 78
119 Broadway NJ 60