City profile
Allentown, PA
Lehigh County · Population 125,976
Allentown is a city in Lehigh County, PA with about 125,976 residents and a typical home value near $207,000. It is 47 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
33°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$206,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,362
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
96
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.39%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.07%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.34%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 94/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Winter weather, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
51 mi to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 51% Democratic / 48% Republican
Community
Population
125,976
Black population
11.0%
County
Lehigh County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding
Highlights
- About 125,976 residents
- Typical home value about $207,000
- 47 miles from Philadelphia, PA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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