Lehigh County, PA
Living in Lehigh County
Bikeability29
Walkability37
Commute56
Public Transit36
Affordability53
Public Safety78
Airports43
Hospitals66
Colleges95
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
365kPopulation+21k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
30%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black6%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate33%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
26 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$208kMedian Home Value+$5k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$908Median Monthly Rent+$200 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached25%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene21%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lehigh County
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Property Crime in Lehigh County
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lehigh County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding70
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lehigh County, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lehigh County, PA
St Joseph the Worker School
1 miles, S
Active Learning Center
2 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley Christian High School
3 miles, E
The Devine School
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Lehigh County, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lehigh County, PA
Lehigh Valley Hospital
5 miles, SE
St Luke's Hospital-Sacred Heart Campus
6 miles, E
St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
10 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lehigh County, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
8 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
47 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
51 miles, N
Philadelphia International Airport
54 miles, S