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Lehigh County
  • County in Pennsylvania
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Lehigh County

#6 in Best Counties for Families in Pennsylvania
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      C+
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      C
    8. Cost of Living
      C
    9. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      B
    Lehigh County is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 372,492. Lehigh County is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. In Lehigh County, most residents own their homes. In Lehigh County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lehigh County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Lehigh County are highly rated.
    Population
    372,492
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $224,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,156
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Lehigh County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      100.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      28.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      123
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      338.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,820.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      160.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Lehigh County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $69,440
    National
    $69,021
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