Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Joker's and Wild Game Cafe
Coffee Shop
Muggles' Mug
Coffee Shop
Purple Green
Coffee Shop
Down The Rabbit Hole
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) B
Fritz's Lanes
Bowling Alley
Cypress Lanes
Bowling Alley
The Gallery
Art Gallery
Mahoning Valley Cinema
Cinema
100 Mile View
Attraction
Asa Packer Mansion
Museum
galerie b
Art Gallery
Mauch Chunk Opera House
Theatre Arts
Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation
Theatre Arts
Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center
Museum
Old Jail Museum
Museum
Mahoning Drive-In Theater
Cinema
Food and Drink (12) A-
Ruby's Saloon
Bar
Griff's Ale Haus & Grille
Bar
Corner Cone
Sweets
Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Red Castle Brewery, Brewpub & Wine Bar
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Bonnie & Clyde's Pub and Grill
Bar
Big Creek BBQ
Fast Food
Insurrection Distillery
Bar
Lehighton Bar & Grill
Bar
Dunbar Bottling
Beverages
Chantilly Goods Ice Cream Shoppe
Sweets
Weissport Hotel
Bar
Zig's Beverage
Beverages
Wendy's
Fast Food
The Boatyard
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Cindy's Deli
Deli
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Lehighton Recreation Center
Community Centre
Pyramid Sports Performance & Fitness Center
Gym
The Zoo Health Club
Gym
Jimmy's Gym
Gym
Blue Mountain Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Mallard Markets
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Country Harmony
Health Food
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Jim Thorpe Market
Grocery Store
Dollar General Market
Grocery Store
Parks (5) A+
Community Grove
Park
Baer Memorial Park
Park
Colonel Jacob Weiss Park
Park
Weissport Borough Park
Park
Lehigh Canal Park
Park
Phifer's Ice Dam Park
Park
Flagstaff Mountain Park
Park
Kemmerer Park
Park
Twining Park
Park
East Penn Sporting Club - Softball Field
Park
East Penn Twsp - Veteran's Monument
Park
Marvin's Gardens Park
Park
Sam Miller Field
Park
Ashfield Playground
Playground
Jim Thorpe Memorial Park
Park
Bowmanstown Park
Park
East Penn Riverview Park
Park
Shops (11) A+
The Flower Patch
Florist
Island Breeze Tanning Salon
Beauty
Eyeland
Optician
Darlene's Hair Designs
Hairdresser
Gary's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Lehighton Hardware
Home Improvement
Shear Magic Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Fast Fill
Convenience Store
Weissport Antique Mall
Furniture
Quiltery
Discount Store
Down Under Nail Spa
Beauty
Renewed Life Furniture
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
Pet Store Universe
Pets
AT&T
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Verizon
Electronics
Arndt's Flower Shop
Florist
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Beverly Hills Nails
Beauty
Pet Valu
Pets
Carbon Plaza Mall
Mall
Holiday Hair
Hairdresser
Big Lots
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Lehighton.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Lehighton is 94/100 - which is 4% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B-

Lehighton crime rates are 1,751 per 100k, which is 1% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,473 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
278 crimes per 100k B-
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employment D

The median income in Lehighton is $50,083 - which is 9% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$50,083 F
Unemployment Rate
5.9% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Lehighton Community Ambulance
Ambulance Station
St Luke's CareNow - Lehighton
Doctor
St. Luke's Health Center - Lehighton
Clinic
Lehighton Fire Department
Fire Station
Houser Newman Associates
Doctor
Lehighton Police Department
Police
Bruce Hartman DMD
Dentist
St Luke's Hospital - Lehighton Campus
Hospital
Alessandro S Boschi, M.D.
Doctor
The Summit Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Hospital
Saint Luke's Gnaden Huetten Campus
Hospital
First National Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Northeast Pediatrics
Doctor
Behavioral Health Associates
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Phoenix Rehabilitation
Clinic
Carbon Oral Surgery Associates
Dentist
Lehigh Gastroenterology
Doctor
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Clinic
OAA Orthopaedic Specialists
Doctor
St. Luke's Cardiology Associates - Lehighton
Doctor
ExcelCare Pain Management Center
Doctor
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Carbon
Hospital
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Carbon
Hospital
Parryville Volunteer Fire Company #2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing B-

Lehighton home prices are $120,100 - which is 28% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$120,100 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-22% F
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C+

The Lehighton graduation rate is 79% - which is 8% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
58% D+
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (7) D-
Shull-David El Sch
Lehighton Area El Sch
Lehighton Area Ms
Franklin El Sch
Mahoning El Sch
East Penn El Sch
St Joseph Regional Academy
L B Morris El Sch
High Schools (3) D-
Lehighton Area Hs
Pa Treatment & Healing - Lehigton
Packer Ridge Academy
Jim Thorpe Area Hs
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ratings B+

Lehighton has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes B+
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  • Lehighton has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Lehighton crime rates are 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Lehighton is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average

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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lehighton? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Community Grove
      Baer Memorial Park
      Colonel Jacob Weiss Park
      Weissport Borough Park
      Lehigh Canal Park
      Phifer's Ice Dam Park
      Flagstaff Mountain Park
      Kemmerer Park

      Entertainment

      Fritz's Lanes
      Cypress Lanes
      The Gallery
      Mahoning Valley Cinema
      100 Mile View
      Asa Packer Mansion
      galerie b
      Mauch Chunk Opera House

      Food & Drink

      Ruby's Saloon
      Griff's Ale Haus & Grille
      Corner Cone
      Wine & Spirits
      Red Castle Brewery, Brewpub & Wine Bar
      Subway
      Domino's
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lehighton? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Lehighton.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lehighton? The cost of living in Lehighton is 94/100 - which is 4% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Lehighton
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lehighton? Lehighton crime rates are 1,751, which are 1% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,751 per 100k people

      25% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 58

      25% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -9%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Lehighton? The median income in Lehighton is $50,083 which is 9% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $50,0839% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,10019% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      26% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Lehighton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      St Luke's Hospital - Lehighton Campus
      The Summit Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
      Saint Luke's Gnaden Huetten Campus

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      First National Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Houser Newman Associates
      St Luke's CareNow - Lehighton
      Alessandro S Boschi, M.D.
      Northeast Pediatrics

      B- Housing

      What are Lehighton home prices? Lehighton home prices are $120,100 - which is 28% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $120,10035% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $80915% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Lehighton have good schools? The Lehighton graduation rate is 79% - which is 8% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      58%

      22% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      11% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Lehighton a good place to live? Lehighton has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      1 total surveys

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