Lehigh Township, PA
Living in Lehigh Township
Bikeability16
Walkability52
Commute22
Public Transit19
Affordability84
Public Safety90
Airports31
Hospitals37
Colleges100
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Schools78
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
502Population+20 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over17%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate42%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K10%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector73%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office16%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$157kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$525Median Monthly Rent+$97 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K6%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke12%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene45%
LP gas22%
Utility gas1%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lehigh Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Carbon County25
Property Crime in Lehigh Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Carbon County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 11 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 37 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lehigh Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lehigh Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lehigh Township, PA
St Joseph Regional Academy
6 miles, S
Packer Ridge Academy
7 miles, S
Mmi Preparatory School
8 miles, NW
Pa Treatment & Healing - Lehigton
8 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Lehigh Township, PA
Wilkes University
21 miles, N
King's College
21 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lehigh Township, PA
Blue Mountain Hospital
9 miles, S
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
11 miles, W
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
12 miles, SW
Palmerton Hospital
13 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Lehigh Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
26 miles, N
Lehigh Valley International Airport
27 miles, SE
Trenton Mercer Airport
68 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
75 miles, SW