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Wilson
  • Suburb of Allentown, PA
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Suburb
Allentown

Wilson

#4 in Best Places to Live in Northampton County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Wilson is a suburb of Allentown with a population of 8,215. Wilson is in Northampton County. Living in Wilson offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Wilson there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Wilson and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Wilson are above average.
    About Wilson...
    Population
    8,215
    Suburb of
    Allentown
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $156,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,152
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      179
      282.7
    • Murder
      12.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      51.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      25.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      140.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,610.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      89.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      23%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Wilson

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $80,521
    National
    $69,021
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