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Emmaus, PA


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Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Emmaus, Pennsylvania is 4 miles S of Allentown, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 44 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Lehigh county. The town is part of the Allentown - Bethlehem - Easton metro area. The population of Emmaus is 11,313.

The People and Families of Emmaus

In Emmaus, about 57% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Emmaus.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Emmaus had a median family income of $54,120. Emmaus is one of the richer towns in Pennsylvania. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Emmaus. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town.

Political Inclinations

Among Emmaus political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $12,800. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Emmaus Housing

Of the housing in Emmaus, approximately 64% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Emmaus offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Emmaus, 93% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Emmaus makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

Emmaus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 8%Emmaus Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Emmaus Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Emmaus Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Emmaus Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Emmaus People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Emmaus Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Emmaus College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Emmaus, PA

Comparing Emmaus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens96
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men810
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity38
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better79
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime64
Low Violent Crime55

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