Allentown, Pittsburgh, PA Area Guide

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Allentown Area Facts

  • Allentown has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Allentown crime rates are 41% higher than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in Allentown is 15% lower than the Pittsburgh average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Allentown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Warrington Recreation Center
      Knoxville Incline Overlook Park
      Knoxville Incline Greenway
      McCloskey Field
      Armstrong Field
      Cindy Esther Plaza
      Armstrong Playground
      Charles Lewis Parklet

      Entertainment

      George K. Cupples Stadium
      Pittsburgh City Theatre
      Quantum Theatre
      Rex Theatre
      Club Cafe
      Rex Theater
      Rooney Field
      District 3

      Food & Drink

      Warrington Beer Distributor
      CHARLIE MURDOCHS Dueling Piano Bar
      Barry's Pub
      Jack's Bar
      Rumshakers
      Dairy Queen
      The Smiling Moose
      Dees Cafe

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Allentown? Of all people who commute, 30.1% take public transportation in Allentown.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      30%

      24% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Allentown? The cost of living in Allentown is 81/100 - which is 18% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Allentown
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Pittsburgh
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Allentown? Allentown crime rates are 3,569, which are 93% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      3,569 per 100k people

      57% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      57% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Allentown? The median income in Allentown is $51,792 which is 6% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $51,7926% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,29112% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      65% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Allentown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic of UPMC
      UPMC Shadyside
      Allegheny General Hospital
      UPMC Saint Margaret
      UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
      Western Pennsylvania Hospital
      UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
      UPMC Oakland

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      The Medicine Shoppe
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Wilson's Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Dean Ornish Program
      Prizant Dermatology
      CCP – Bass Wolfson Pediatrics, Squirrel Hill Office
      North Shore Endoscopy
      Sleep Center of Greater Pittsburgh
      Shadyside Surgi-Center
      Maitri Medicinals
      UPMC Shadyside Family Health Center

      D- Housing

      What are Allentown home prices? Allentown home prices are $31,000 - which is 82% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $31,00083% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $69627% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      38%

      40% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Allentown have good schools? The Allentown graduation rate is 76% - which is 12% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      28% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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