Allentown, PA vs Dunwoody, GA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Allentown
73.3
#749 nationally
Dunwoody
66.1
#1583 nationally
Dunwoody leads in median household income ($106,710 vs $52,449). Allentown leads in walk score (67 vs 33). Allentown leads in cost of living index (96 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allentown, PA | Dunwoody, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#749) | 66.1 (#1583) |
| Population | 124,880 | 51,713 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,980 | $679,206 |
| Median Household Income | $52,449 | $106,710 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | D+64.8 |
C
73.3 Score
Allentown, PA
Mid-size Pennsylvania city with community character
Median Home
$319,980
Population
124,880
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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D
66.1 Score
Dunwoody, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$679,206
Population
51,713
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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