Housing & Real Estate — Allentown, Pennsylvania
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 49,211 |
|---|
| Occupied | 46,039 |
|---|
| Vacant | 3,172 |
|---|
| Owner-Occupied | 19,483 |
|---|
| Renter-Occupied | 26,556 |
|---|
| Median Home Value (Census) | $206,600 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~$255,000 |
|---|
| Median Rent | $1,269/mo |
|---|
| Median Property Tax | $3,829/yr |
|---|
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
|---|
| Home Affordability | N/A |
|---|
| Rent as % of Income | N/A% |
|---|
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 50.0% |
|---|
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 2,245 |
|---|
| Built 2000-2009 | 2,342 |
|---|
| Built 1990-1999 | 1,873 |
|---|
| Built before 1960 | 30,747 |
|---|
| Median Year Built | 1950 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
