Living in Allentown, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Allentown · Census data 2020–2024
Allentown has 955 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median home value is $243,800, the median rent is $3,098/month.
Allentown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Allentown at a glance
- Population
- 955
- Median age
- 41.1State: 42.6
- Median home value
- $243,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $3,098/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Allentown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Allentown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Allentown the median home value is $243,800, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,098 per month, which is 17.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,392 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Allentown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 422
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 17.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.74
Allentown demographics
- Population
- 955
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 348
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Allentown ›
Education in Allentown
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Allentown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 25.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Allentown
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 59.5%
Allentown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | 955 | — | $243,800 | $3,098 |
| Point Baker | 3,976 | $64,769 | $213,000 | $1,145 |
| Whitfield | 599 | $65,156 | $206,000 | — |
| Roeville | 629 | $90,928 | $306,400 | $897 |
| Chumuckla | 681 | $109,708 | $293,200 | $747 |
| Berrydale | 185 | $80,714 | — | — |
| Wallace | 4,202 | $116,496 | $400,700 | $1,411 |
| Pine Level | 248 | $69,688 | $236,400 | — |
| Springhill | 353 | $140,804 | $236,700 | — |
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What is the average home price in Allentown?
The median home value in Allentown is $243,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Allentown?
The median gross rent in Allentown is $3,098 per month, about 17.8% of household income.
Is Allentown, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Allentown?
The median age in Allentown is 41.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Allentown?
The average commute to work in Allentown is 37 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Allentown?
The unemployment rate in Allentown is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Allentown?
28.8% of adults in Allentown have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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