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Allentown

#52 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Pittsburgh
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 3 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    C
  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
    A-
  10. Health & Fitness
    B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    A
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Allentown is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a population of 2,493. 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
2,493

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$34,479
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$694
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    66%
  • Own
    34%
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Allentown Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods 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
    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
National
  • Burglary
    587.7
    500.1
  • Theft
    1,645.6
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    558.3
    284

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$30,259
National
$55,322
Families with Children
35%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    4%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    40%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    13%
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    Allentown Reviews

    3 reviews
    My car was broken into last year. Heard the guy was caught, but never got any kind of follow up from police.
    • Aug 26 2016
    • Crime & Safety
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    I love my neighborhood and it's only getting better!!
    • Aug 26 2016
    • Overall Experience
    Shootings, muggings, drugs. What more is there to say. There are a couple cool shops, but the area is still too dangerous to want to visit.
    • Dec 19 2018
    • Overall Experience