What are the schools like in Allentown, NJ?

Allentown is served primarily by Upper Freehold Regional School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Allentown?

The median household income in Allentown, NJ is $113,438 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Allentown, NJ?

Allentown has an average high temperature of 40.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

Allentown, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Allentown, NJ affordable or expensive?

Allentown's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Allentown is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $367,900 and the median rent is $1,543 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Allentown, NJ?

Allentown has a violent crime rate of 58.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 639.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Allentown, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Allentown is a small town of 1,817 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $113,438 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Allentown stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, longer commutes. Whether Allentown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Allentown city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Allentown's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Allentown costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Allentown, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$367,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,543	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$113,438	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Allentown's violent crime rate is 58.1 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

58.1 /100k

Property Crime

639.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Allentown is served primarily by Upper Freehold Regional School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Allentown, NJ	National Avg
School District	Upper Freehold Regional School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	54.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Allentown sees average highs of 40.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Allentown, NJ
Average High — January	40.5°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	48.0"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Allentown, NJ	National Avg
Population	1,817	—
Median Age	40.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	22.8%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Groveville, NJ 3 mi Robbinsville Center, NJ 4 mi Crosswicks, NJ 4 mi Yardville, NJ 4 mi Cream Ridge, NJ 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Allentown

Allentown, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08501

Allentown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allentown, NJ affordable or expensive?

Allentown's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Allentown roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $367,900 and median rent is $1,543/month.

What is the crime rate in Allentown, NJ?

Allentown's violent crime rate is 58.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 639.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Allentown?

Public schools in Allentown are operated by Upper Freehold Regional School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 54.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Allentown, NJ a good place to live?

Allentown, NJ has a population of 1,817, a median household income of $113,438, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Allentown?

Allentown averages 40.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Allentown?

Allentown, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08501.

What is the population of Allentown?

The population of Allentown, New Jersey is 1,817 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Allentown?

Key numbers for living in Allentown: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $367,900, median household income $113,438, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Allentown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.