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Population:108,803
Pop. Change:2%
State: Pennsylvania
Metro Area: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area
County: Lehigh County
City:Allentown
Zip Code:18103, 18102, ... 8 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Allentown, Pennsylvania

As of 2011, Allentown's population is 108,803 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.06 percent.

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The median home cost in Allentown is $135,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.78 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Allentown's cost of living is 4.80% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Allentown public schools spend $5,700 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 17.9 students per teacher in Allentown.

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The unemployment rate in Allentown is 12.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Allentown jobs have Decreased by 1.13 percent.

Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Allentown's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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