Living in East Allen, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Allen · Census data 2020–2024
East Allen has 5,195 residents with a median age of 53.7. The median household income is $98,191 (26% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $325,600, the median rent is $1,369/month.
East Allen at a glance
- Population
- 5,195
- Median age
- 53.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $98,191State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $325,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,369/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 90.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is East Allen a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 28% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Allen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Allen the median home value is $325,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,369 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,089 a month in housing costs.
East Allen median household income
The median household income in East Allen is $98,191 and the income per person is $46,683. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Allen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,190
- Owner-occupied
- 90.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.2%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.43
East Allen demographics
- Population
- 5,195
- Median age
- 53.7
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 32%
- Households
- 2,131
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Allen ›
Education in East Allen
30.8% of adults 25 and older in East Allen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Allen
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
East Allen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Allen | 5,195 | $98,191 | $325,600 | $1,369 |
| Bath | 2,864 | $72,391 | $247,900 | $1,242 |
| Allen | 5,500 | $102,865 | $330,300 | $1,626 |
| Hanover | 11,701 | $107,458 | $425,900 | $1,772 |
| Northampton | 10,400 | $90,762 | $235,200 | $1,174 |
| Chapman | 175 | $73,125 | $235,700 | $1,250 |
| North Catasauqua | 3,014 | $77,396 | $254,800 | $924 |
| Hanover | 1,866 | $55,652 | $150,800 | $1,543 |
| Catasauqua | 6,541 | $85,049 | $209,900 | $1,031 |
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What is the median household income in East Allen, PA?
The median household income in East Allen is $98,191, 26% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Allen?
The median home value in East Allen is $325,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Allen?
The median gross rent in East Allen is $1,369 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is East Allen, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 28% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in East Allen?
The median age in East Allen is 53.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Allen?
The average commute to work in East Allen is 26 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Allen?
The unemployment rate in East Allen is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Allen?
30.8% of adults in East Allen 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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