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Allentown, PA
Allentown · Lehigh County · PA 18101
Updated July 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$159K
Median Price
72/100
Walk Score
6.2/10
Schools
90 min
to Philadelphia
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
FSafety
18/100
CSchools
62/100
DQuietness
40/100
FCommute
35/100
B-Walkability
72/100
WYLT Score48/100
Our Take
Allentown offers a very walkable downtown and a low cost of living, but it has a high crime rate, limited public transit, and a largely renter‑dominated housing market. If you’re comfortable with a busy city and can tolerate safety concerns, it might work, but it’s not a calm, family‑friendly environment.
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The Good
- ✓Very affordable median home price and rent
- ✓Excellent walk score (72)
- ✓Diverse cultural community
- ✓Local arts and music scene
Real Talk
- !High violent crime rate
- !Limited public transit options
- !Mostly renter‑occupied housing with high turnover
- !Subpar air quality and industrial pollution
- $Higher property tax rates than many suburbs
- $Higher insurance costs due to aging buildings
- $Potential need for costly repairs on older homes
Best For
Low‑income rentersStudentsArtistsPeople looking for a downtown lifestyle
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityHigh
Crime & Safety
Allentown, PA
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Safety grade
Safety score18 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
149% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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