South Whitehall Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
21,173 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$102,736 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$332,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$819 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,669 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lehigh 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

Lehigh County
4
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 28
Feb 3 10 30
Mar 4 5 38
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 5 0 64
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 5 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, PA State Senate District 16, PA State House District 132, PA
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Schools

Lehigh Valley Christian High School
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Springhouse MS
1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Parkland HS
1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Kratzer Sch
2 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Muhlenberg College
2 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Cedar Crest College
3 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Lehigh Valley Hospital
4 miles, S • 3.2 star
St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
8 miles, SE • 5 star
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Airports

Trenton Mercer Airport
45 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
54 miles, S • 4.1 star
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