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Emmaus
  • Suburb of Allentown, PA
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Allentown

Emmaus

#12 in Best Places to Live in Lehigh County
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Emmaus is a suburb of Allentown with a population of 11,589. Emmaus is in Lehigh County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Emmaus offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Emmaus and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Emmaus are highly rated.
    About Emmaus...
    Population
    11,589
    Suburb of
    Allentown
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $200,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,139
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Emmaus Rankings

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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
      8.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      8.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      43.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      200.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,122.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      104.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Emmaus

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $75,750
    National
    $69,021
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