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Bushkill Township
  • Suburb of Allentown, PA
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Suburb
Allentown

Bushkill Township

#5 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Northampton County
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Bushkill Township is a suburb of Allentown with a population of 8,494. Bushkill Township is in Northampton County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Bushkill Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Bushkill Township there are a lot of parks. Residents of Bushkill Township tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Bushkill Township are highly rated.
    About Bushkill Township...
    Population
    8,494
    Suburb of
    Allentown
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $302,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,018
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      5%
    • Own
      95%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      293.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      11.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      23.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      258
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      11.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      19%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Bushkill Township

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $100,644
    National
    $69,021
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