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Allentown, Pennsylvania · ZIP 18109

Allentown — ZIP 18109

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Allentown (18109) scores 61/100 — Fair for Allentown. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $275K.

61OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index40/100
Avg math proficiency17%
Avg reading proficiency30%
Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100
Typical home value$275K
Median rent$1,658/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$275K

Median Rent

$1,658/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,333

Violent Crime

542

Property Crime

3,791

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lehigh County, Pennsylvania (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Louis E Dieruff HS09–121,914
27%
35%
Ritter El SchKG–05463
19%
27%
Executive Education Academy CSKG–121,497
16%
36%
Mosser El SchPK–05551
16%
22%
Lincoln Leadership Academy CSKG–12973
8%
30%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

18,117

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

52%

Median Age

36.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 18109 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 18109 has a school score of 40/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 18109 is approximately $275K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 18109 in Allentown has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.