Lehigh Valley growth; NYC in reach. Median home price runs about $370K with an effective property tax near 1.49% — roughly $5,513/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Allentown
Median home price
$370K
Effective property tax
1.49%
Tax friendliness
6/10
Winter mildness
4/10
Summer comfort
8/10
Walkability
6/10
Outdoor access
6/10
Culture & food
5/10
Healthcare
6/10
Airport connectivity
5/10
Schools
7/10
Safety
6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
8/10
Growth trajectory
8/10
Who it fits: people who want life on foot, families weighing schools, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: