6th Ward, Allentown, PA
Living in 6th Ward
Bikeability64
Walkability67
Commute76
Public Transit70
Affordability100
Public Safety63
Airports58
Hospitals73
Colleges98
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+898 (2010–19)
28 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black8%
Caucasian28%
Hispanic or Latino61%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$6.7k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$97kMedian Home Value-$7.9k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$812Median Monthly Rent+$176 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached55%
1 unit, detached20%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas1%
Utility gas51%
Crime
Violent Crime in 6th Ward
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Lehigh County23
Property Crime in 6th Ward
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Lehigh County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump36%
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 6th Ward
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near 6th Ward, Allentown, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near 6th Ward, Allentown, PA
Sacred Heart School
1 miles, SW
Allentow Central Catholic High School
1 miles, SW
Our Lady Help of Christians School
1 miles, E
Grace Montessori School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near 6th Ward, Allentown, PA
Muhlenberg College
3 miles, SW
Cedar Crest College
4 miles, SW
Moravian College
4 miles, E
Lehigh University
4 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near 6th Ward, Allentown, PA
St Luke's Hospital-Sacred Heart Campus
1 miles, SW
St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
4 miles, E
Lehigh Valley Hospital
5 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near 6th Ward, Allentown, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
3 miles, NE
Trenton Mercer Airport
41 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
52 miles, N
Philadelphia International Airport
53 miles, S