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Lehighton, PA


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Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Lehighton, Pennsylvania, in Carbon county, is 19 miles NW of Allentown, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 67 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Allentown - Bethlehem - Easton metropolitan area. Lehighton contains a population of approximately 5,537.

The People and Families of Lehighton

In Lehighton, about 50% of adults are married.

Lehighton has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lehighton had a median family income of $35,673.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lehighton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Lehighton Housing

Lehighton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 55% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Lehighton, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Lehighton, 88% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the town do a lot of driving.

Comparative Profile of Lehighton, PA

Comparing Lehighton 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 Citizens108
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old37
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use23
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime65

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