Upper Saucon Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 10/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Education Hub. The area boasts numerous high-quality colleges and universities within close proximity, offering a wide range of academic opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
17,158 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
52.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$133,338 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$408,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$917 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,219 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
87.1% 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 9 31
Mar 4 4 39
Apr 4 1 50
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 43
Dec 4 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, PA State Senate District 16, PA State House District 131, PA
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Schools

Southern Lehigh MS
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Southern Lehigh SHS
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Hopewell El Sch
1 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

DeSales University
2 miles, E • 2.8 star
Lehigh University
5 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
5 miles, NE • 5 star
Lehigh Valley Hospital
6 miles, NW • 3.2 star
St Lukes Quakertown Hospital
8 miles, S • 5 star
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Airports

Trenton Mercer Airport
36 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
47 miles, S • 4.1 star
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