Allentown

Allentown, Pennsylvania Overview

Allentown scores 50.1/100 overall (C+), ranking #12 of 20 cities in Pennsylvania — below the state composite of 60.3. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 76/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 20/100.

Income & Employment in Allentown

Allentown’s median income of $47,175 is 36% below the state median, but positive population growth of 1% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%.

Safety in Allentown

Allentown reports 288.5 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 313 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 1793.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Allentown

Allentown has a cost of living index of 98.4 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $188,900. Median monthly rent is $1,269. Renters allocate 32.3% of income to rent — above the 30% affordability threshold.

Education & Schools in Allentown

Allentown has a high school graduation rate of 84.8%. The student-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. Local districts invest $17,942 per student, well above the national median. The city has 34 public schools serving 27,814 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Allentown

Allentown enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 56.9°F. Summers average 74.1°F. Winters average 41.5°F. Annual precipitation is 48.3 inches.

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