Lehigh Valley Included In Best Places In PA List
The Lehigh Valley isn’t just beloved by the people who live here, it's also recognized as one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. CreditDonkey named two cities in the Lehigh Valley on its list of the 10 ‘Best Cities To Live in Pennsylvania’ including Easton and Bethlehem.
In the article, CreditDonkey breaks down the methodology that went into deciding which cities to include on the list and what factored into the decisions. The top five criteria were crime rate, commute time to major cities, average annual income per person, education, and restaurants per capita.
Data was taken from the U.S. Census Bureau and FBI Crime Reports. Each factor was tabulated and calculated into an overall score which then ranked the cities numerically.
Two cities in the Lehigh Valley made it into the top 10 and here’s how they ranked...
Bethlehem (#3)
Coming in at number 3 on the top 10 ‘Best Cities To Live In Pennsylvania’ list is Bethlehem, the second largest city in the Lehigh Valley. Bethlehem is home to the Sands Casino Resort and an active steel industry. Situated right between Allentown and Easton, Bethlehem is a popular place for visitors of the Lehigh Valley.
The figures that contribute to its ranking include...
■ Odds of Being a Victim of a Violent Crime: 1 in 317
■ Average Commute Time: 21.6 minutes
■ Average Income: $46,052
■ Residents Who Attended Some College, No Degree: 19.8%
■ Restaurants: 1 per 413 inhabitants
Easton (#10)
Just making the list at number 10 is Easton. The city is at the heart of the Lehigh Valley, located 17 miles east of Allentown and is an ideal place to live and home to the much loved Lehigh Valley Zoo. Easton was founded by Thomas Penn, son of the founder of the Province of Pennsylvania.
The figures that contribute to its ranking include...
■ Odds of Being a Victim of a Violent Crime: 1 in 241
■ Average Commute Time: 26.8 minutes
■ Average Income: $40,076
■ Residents Who Attended Some College, No Degree: 19.3%
■ Restaurants: 1 per 325 inhabitants
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