Allentown, PA vs Harrisburg, NC
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
Harrisburg
69.3
#1226 nationally
Harrisburg leads in median household income ($134,767 vs $52,449). Harrisburg leads in crime level (4.2 vs 7.5). Allentown leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 30.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allentown, PA | Harrisburg, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#749) | 69.3 (#1226) |
| Population | 124,880 | 19,883 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,980 | $500,007 |
| Median Household Income | $52,449 | $134,767 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 30.3 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | R+7.7 |
Data coverage note: Harrisburg is missing data for 1 metric that Allentown has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
69.3 Score
Harrisburg, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$500,007
Population
19,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$134,767
Southeast
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