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Lehigh County

#14 in Best Counties to Live in Pennsylvania
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • County in Pennsylvania
  • 6 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B
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    Lehigh County is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 360,774. Living in Lehigh County offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lehigh County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lehigh County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Lehigh County are above average.
    Population
    360,774

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $196,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $993
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Lehigh County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      100.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      28.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      123
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      338.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,820.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      160.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      13%

    Working in Lehigh County

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,116
    National
    $55,322
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      Lehigh County Reviews

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      Lehigh county is a beautiful area with both country and the city scenery. You can buy homemade honey from your local farmers street stand but also get a New York style bagel a little further up the street. You get to experience the best of both worlds in my opinion. Our schools vary from a variety of accredited universities along with more affordable community colleges as well. There are many outside activities to do during all four seasons which is a plus for out of town visitors and even local residents. Night life for the young adults is even rockin'!
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      A lot of places and things to do, with great cities and suburbs. With places from Allentown and Bethlehem to suburbs like Hellertown and Coopersburg.
      The Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania is a rapidly growing area. Due to that fact, there has been an increase the number of restaurants, bars, sports arenas, shops, and recreational activities. The Lehigh Valley is also very close to New York City and Philadelphia. These larger cities provide countless additional options regardless of one's interest. The upside to the Lehigh Valley is that there is access to larger cities but in an area where the cost of living is more affordable. There are many people who live in the Lehigh Valley and commute to work in New York City and Philadelphia so that they save on the cost of living.