Living in Allentown, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Allentown · Census data 2020–2024
Allentown has 1,702 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $120,714 (17% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $415,600, the median rent is $1,671/month.
Allentown at a glance
- Population
- 1,702
- Median age
- 40.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $120,714State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $415,600State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,671/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 72.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Allentown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Allentown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Allentown the median home value is $415,600, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,671 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,824 a month in housing costs.
Allentown median household income
The median household income in Allentown is $120,714 and the income per person is $58,489. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Allentown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 731
- Owner-occupied
- 72.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.8%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.52
Allentown demographics
- Population
- 1,702
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 676
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Allentown ›
Education in Allentown
53.2% of adults 25 and older in Allentown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 22% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Allentown
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 21%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Allentown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | 1,702 | $120,714 | $415,600 | $1,671 |
| Robbinsville | 15,641 | $169,450 | $568,300 | $2,076 |
| Groveville | 3,100 | $112,188 | $405,600 | $1,845 |
| Robbinsville Center | 3,777 | $134,388 | $526,300 | $1,824 |
| Crosswicks | 900 | $161,012 | $688,000 | — |
| Upper Freehold | 7,250 | $183,750 | $710,400 | $1,314 |
| Yardville | 6,301 | $103,274 | $360,100 | $1,661 |
| Cream Ridge | 727 | $212,768 | $864,500 | — |
| Hamilton Square | 11,622 | $138,162 | $397,000 | $2,139 |
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What is the median household income in Allentown, NJ?
The median household income in Allentown is $120,714, 17% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Allentown?
The median home value in Allentown is $415,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Allentown?
The median gross rent in Allentown is $1,671 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Allentown, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
What is the median age in Allentown?
The median age in Allentown is 40.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Allentown?
The average commute to work in Allentown is 30 minutes; 21% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Allentown?
The unemployment rate in Allentown is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Allentown?
53.2% 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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