West Walnut, Allentown, PA

Living in West Walnut

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Bikeability 59
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Walkability 86
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 63
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 98
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Schools 2
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Residents

23k Population +2.1k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated
53% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black10%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$6.3k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Public transportation5%
Walked9%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$149k Median Home Value +$3.8k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$766 Median Monthly Rent +$179 (2010–19)
30% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached32%
1 unit, detached15%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier40%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas1%
Utility gas43%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Walnut

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Lehigh County23

Property Crime in West Walnut

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Lehigh County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump40%

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 73 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 5 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 33 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Walnut

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Walnut, Allentown, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Walnut, Allentown, PA

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The Swain School
1 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near West Walnut, Allentown, PA

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Muhlenberg College
1 miles, W
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Cedar Crest College
2 miles, W
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Lehigh University
6 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Walnut, Allentown, PA

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Airports

Airports near West Walnut, Allentown, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
42 miles, SE
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