East Penn Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,771 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,955 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$222,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$718 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$673 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
86.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Carbon County
3
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Carbon County
2
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 11 26
Feb 3 9 29
Mar 4 6 38
Apr 4 2 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 4 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, PA State Senate District 29, PA State House District 122, PA
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Schools

East Penn El Sch
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Lehighton Area HS
4 miles, N • 4.6 star
Mahoning El Sch
4 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Lehigh Carbon Community College
10 miles, S • 1.9 star
Empire Beauty School-Lehigh Valley
16 miles, SE • 1 star
Muhlenberg College
17 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Blue Mountain Hospital
4 miles, N • 2.3 star
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
17 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
59 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
67 miles, S • 4.1 star
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