Living in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Lehigh County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of around 360,685, part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ MSA metro area. The main communities are Coplay, Fountain Hill, Allentown.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,774/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $313K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.4%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 40°F) and warm summers (highs around 78°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Lehigh County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a predominantly working-class population (30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.