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Allentown
  • Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
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Neighborhood
Pittsburgh

Allentown

#55 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Pittsburgh
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C minus
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B minus
  6. Diversity
    A minus
  7. Jobs
    B minus
  8. Weather
    C
  9. Cost of Living
    A
  10. Health & Fitness
    B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    A
Allentown is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a population of 2,073. Allentown is in Allegheny County. Living in Allentown offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Allentown there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Allentown and residents tend to be liberal.
About Allentown...
Population
2,073
Neighborhood in
Pittsburgh
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$44,847
National
$217,500
Median Rent
$812
National
$1,062
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    56%
  • Own
    44%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    646.5
    282.7
  • Murder
    58.8
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    675.9
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    587.7
    500.1
  • Theft
    1,645.6
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    558.3
    284

Residents

Diversity
A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$35,708
National
$62,843
Families with Children
35%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    5%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    7%
    20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    40%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38%
    27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    12%
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