Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area, PA-NJ
Living in the Allentown Metro Area
Bikeability27
Walkability36
Commute41
Public Transit33
Affordability50
Public Safety80
Airports50
Hospitals67
Colleges96
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
838kPopulation+26k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black5%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate34%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$214kMedian Home Value-$1.4k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$900Median Monthly Rent+$195 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached21%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene27%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas34%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Allentown Metro Area
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Property Crime in the Allentown Metro Area
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 11 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Allentown Metro Area
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding70
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area, PA-NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area, PA-NJ
Sacred Heart School
4 miles, S
Creative Kids Club
8 miles, S
Immaculate Conception School
9 miles, NE
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
9 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area, PA-NJ
Moravian College
11 miles, S
Lafayette College
12 miles, SE
Lehigh University
13 miles, S
Muhlenberg College
15 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area, PA-NJ
Coordinated Health Orthopedic Hospital
8 miles, S
Easton Hospital
11 miles, SE
St Luke's Hospital-Anderson Campus
11 miles, SE
Palmerton Hospital
11 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area, PA-NJ
Lehigh Valley International Airport
10 miles, S
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
42 miles, NW
Trenton Mercer Airport
47 miles, SE
Philadelphia International Airport
64 miles, S