Census ACS · #68 MSA
Allentown Metro Area
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, Pa-Nj Metropolitan Statistical Area has 866,764 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $82,602 and the median home value is $277,800.
866,764
Population
597
People / sq mi
$82,602
Median Income
$277,800
Median Home Value
The Allentown CBSA covers 1,453 sq mi of land at 596.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$82,602
Median Household Income
$43,319
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Allentown metro's price level is 100.0 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 0.0% lower the US average. The local median income of $82,602 has the buying power of $82,628 in average-priced US metros.
100.0
Price Level (US = 100)
$82,628
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$82,602
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$277,800
Median Home Value
$1,309
Median Rent
69.5%
Homeownership
Education
91.6%
High School+
32.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.2%
Drive Alone
11.9%
Work From Home
27.7 min
Avg Commute
24.8%
Foreign Born
Allentown spans these states
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, Pa-Nj Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 866,764 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #68 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Allentown metro area is $82,602, with a per capita income of $43,319.
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, Pa-Nj CBSA spans 2 states: Pennsylvania, New Jersey.
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Data for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, Pa-Nj CBSA (10900) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.