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Lehigh County
  • County in Pennsylvania

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Housing
    grade B minus
  3. Nightlife
    grade A
  4. Good for Families
    grade A+
  5. Diversity
    grade A
  6. Jobs
    grade B minus
  7. Weather
    grade C
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  11. Commute
    grade B

editorial

Lehigh County is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 372,492. Lehigh County is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. In Lehigh County, 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 highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$224,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,156
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    35%
  • Own
    65%
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Lehigh County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    100.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    7.3
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    28.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    123
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    338.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,820.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    160.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade 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
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    17%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

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Lehigh County Reviews

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