Whitehall, PA

Whitehall, Pennsylvania

Whitehall, Pennsylvania, in Lehigh county, is 2 miles N of Allentown, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 50 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is located in the Allentown - Bethlehem - Easton metropolitan area. Whitehall has a population of 14,444.

The People and Families of Whitehall

In Whitehall, about 57% of adults are married. Whitehall offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the town, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in Whitehall if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Whitehall had a median family income of $60,371. People in Whitehall generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Whitehall enjoys an educated population. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Whitehall gave more campaign money ($2,975) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Whitehall Housing

Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Whitehall. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Whitehall is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Whitehall, 82% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Whitehall, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 9%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 11%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Whitehall, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Whitehall Almanac

Whitehall Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Whitehall Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Whitehall Public Libraries

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Wal-Mart in Whitehall

Whitehall High Schools (2004)

WHITEHALL HS
610-437-5081
Serves 1,289 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Whitehall Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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