8th Ward, Allentown, PA

Living in 8th Ward

Bikeability53
Walkability63
Commute55
Public Transit61
Affordability100
Public Safety59
Airports58
Hospitals72
Colleges98
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

21kPopulation-101 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black10%
Caucasian26%
Hispanic or Latino61%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$40kMedian Household Income+$6k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector84%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$113kMedian Home Value-$4.7k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$772Median Monthly Rent+$138 (2010–19)
35%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached42%
1 unit, detached17%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier44%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas1%
Utility gas39%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 8th Ward

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Lehigh County23

Property Crime in 8th Ward

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Lehigh County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan2838
Feb31310
Mar3945
Apr5041
May6040
Jun6940
Jul7450
Aug7240
Sep6550
Oct5340
Nov4341
Dec3345

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 8th Ward

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100

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