Allentown, Pittsburgh, PA

Living in Allentown

Bikeability82
Walkability79
Commute55
Public Transit86
Affordability100
Public Safety35
Airports37
Hospitals48
Colleges83
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

7.6kPopulation-1.9k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
46%Family Households-3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black20%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial7%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household46%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone14%

Economy

$44kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van70%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation20%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$72kMedian Home Value+$1.4k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$541Median Monthly Rent+$24 (2010–19)
30%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units14%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier63%

Home Value

Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas79%

Crime

Violent Crime in Allentown

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Pittsburgh Metro Area27
Allegheny County40

Property Crime in Allentown

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Pittsburgh Metro Area24
Allegheny County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump39%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan29313
Feb31210
Mar4037
Apr5132
May6040
Jun6940
Jul7340
Aug7230
Sep6530
Oct5320
Nov4332
Dec3338

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Allentown

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding67
Tornado8
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