Allentown, PA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

Allentown, PA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA: What the data shows

Allentown, PA is in Allentown, PA while Wilkes-Barre, PA is in Wilkes-Barre, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, Allentown, PA is the more affordable option at $158,800 median — $64,300 less than Wilkes-Barre, PA's $223,100. WYLT rates Allentown, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Wilkes-Barre, PA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Wilkes-Barre, PA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Allentown, PA has High violent crime and High property crime. Wilkes-Barre, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Allentown, PA has Low flood risk and Wilkes-Barre, PA has Low flood risk.

Allentown, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Allentown, PA scores 72/100 (very walkable) versus Wilkes-Barre, PA's 55/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, Allentown, PA has the higher school rating — Allentown, PA rates 6.2/10 and Wilkes-Barre, PA rates 5.7/10.