Buying Property in Allentown as a Foreigner
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Allentown aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Allentown, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st WardHood | $229,932 | 7.8% | 58 | 33 | 6 |
| 6th WardHood | $229,932 | 7.8% | 64 | 33 | 6 |
| 7th StreetHood | $229,932 | 7.8% | 63 | 33 | 6 |
| Alton ParkHood | $315,656 | 6.5% | 56 | 33 | 6 |
| Arts DistrictHood | $202,440 | 9.6% | 68 | 5 | 6 |
| Center CityHood | $229,932 | 7.8% | 62 | 33 | 6 |
| DowntownHood | $202,440 | 9.6% | 68 | 5 | 6 |
| Dutch HillHood | $254,924 | 7.7% | 69 | 20 | 6 |
| East AllentownHood | $254,924 | 7.7% | 71 | 20 | 6 |
| East SideHood | $254,924 | 7.7% | 67 | 20 | 6 |
| Eighth WardHood | $229,932 | 7.8% | 62 | 33 | 6 |
| FairviewHood | $315,656 | 6.5% | 81 | 33 | 6 |
| Franklin ParkHood | $229,932 | 7.8% | 68 | 33 | 6 |
| Hamilton ParkHood | $378,888 | 7.0% | 62 | 34 | 6 |
| Jordan HeightsHood | $229,932 | 7.8% | 63 | 33 | 6 |
| Midway ManorHood | $254,924 | 7.7% | 70 | 20 | 6 |
| MountainvilleHood | $315,656 | 6.5% | 74 | 33 | 6 |
| North of TilghmanHood | $229,932 | 7.8% | 67 | 33 | 6 |
| Old Allentown Historic DistrictHood | $229,932 | 7.8% | 66 | 33 | 6 |
| Old Fairgrounds Historic DistrictHood | $229,932 | 7.8% | 63 | 33 | 6 |
| Overlook ParkHood | $254,924 | 7.7% | 71 | 20 | 6 |
| Park RidgeHood | $315,656 | 6.5% | 62 | 33 | 6 |
| Raub ParkHood | $378,888 | 7.0% | 78 | 34 | 6 |
| RittersvilleHood | $254,924 | 7.7% | 70 | 20 | 6 |
| Rose GardenHood | $378,888 | 7.0% | 68 | 34 | 6 |
| South PoplarHood | $315,656 | 6.5% | 84 | 33 | 6 |
| South SideHood | $315,656 | 6.5% | 74 | 33 | 6 |
| The WaterfrontHood | $229,932 | 7.8% | 64 | 33 | 6 |
| Trexler ParkHood | $378,888 | 7.0% | 68 | 34 | 95 |
| West EndHood | $378,888 | 7.0% | 70 | 34 | 6 |
| West End Theater DistrictHood | $378,888 | 7.0% | 66 | 34 | 6 |
| West Park Historic DistrictHood | $229,932 | 7.8% | 68 | 33 | 6 |
| WilburHood | $315,656 | 6.5% | 74 | 33 | 6 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.8 | 2.5 | -7.8% |
| 2023 | 18.3 | 2.7 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 17.9 | 2.9 | +16.8% |
| 2021 |
Federal & Pennsylvania tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 15.3 |
| 2.8 |
| -23.5% |
| 2020 | 20.3 | 3.9 | +18.8% |
| 2019 | 17.1 | 3.1 | — |
