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About Allentown
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, USAllentown is a borough located in western Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, bordering adjacent Mercer County. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,734, a decrease of 94 (−5.1%) from the 2010 census count of 1,828, which in turn reflected a decline of 54 (−2.9%) from the 1,882 counted in the 2000 census. The borough is nestled within central New Jersey, and is roughly equidistant between New York City and Philadelphia.
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Housing in Allentown
The typical Allentown home is worth about $760,000, up 5.3% in a year, 31% above the New Jersey typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Allentown
Safety Grade A
Allentown reports less crime per resident than 92% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Work & commute in Allentown
Full picture →Most working residents leave Allentown for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Hamilton (9%), New York (7%) and Robbinsville (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Health in Allentown
Health Grade A
Healthier than 92% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with New Jersey
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Allentown
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Allentown
Full climate →Allentown has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Allentown
All Allentown schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Allentown’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 71% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NJ. Ratings are from neighbors.
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