Allentown PA vs Carrollton TX — Cost of Living, Crime & Income Comparison 2026

Updated May 2026 · Source: US Census ACS 5-Year (2023), FBI CDE (2023), BLS OEWS (2024)

Allentown, PA

Pennsylvania · Population: 125,320

  • Median HH Income$53,403
  • Median Home Price$312,103
  • Unemployment8.8%
  • Bachelor's+19.4%

Carrollton, TX

Texas · Population: 132,741

  • Median HH Income$99,115
  • Median Home Price$408,531
  • Unemployment3.2%
  • Bachelor's+43.3%

Detailed Comparison

Demographics

Population
Allentown
125,320
Carrollton
132,741
Carrollton +
Pop. Density / sq mi
Lower = more space
Allentown
N/A
Carrollton
N/A
Median Age
Allentown
32.4
Allentown +
Carrollton
38.4
Foreign Born
Allentown
20.8%
Carrollton
26.9%
Carrollton +
White
Allentown
42.3%
Carrollton
52.1%
Carrollton +
Black
Allentown
13.0%
Allentown +
Carrollton
9.2%
Asian
Allentown
2.5%
Carrollton
16.4%
Carrollton +
Hispanic
Allentown
53.8%
Allentown +
Carrollton
31.8%
Spanish at Home
Allentown
N/A
Carrollton
N/A

Economy

Median HH Income
Allentown
$53,403
Carrollton
$99,115
Carrollton +
Per Capita Income
Allentown
$25,846
Carrollton
$50,000
Carrollton +
Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)
BEA MSA-level
Allentown
$65,080
Allentown +
Carrollton
$63,758
Unemployment Rate
Allentown
8.8%
Carrollton
3.2%
Carrollton +
Poverty Rate
Allentown
21.6%
Carrollton
6.9%
Carrollton +
Bachelor's Degree+
Allentown
19.4%
Carrollton
43.3%
Carrollton +

Housing

Median Home Value
Zillow ZHVI / Census ACS
Allentown
$312,103
Allentown +
Carrollton
$408,531
Homeownership Rate
Allentown
42.3%
Carrollton
58.3%
Carrollton +

Safety

Violent Crime / 100K
FBI CDE (state-level est.)
Allentown
319
Allentown +
Carrollton
442
Property Crime / 100K
FBI CDE (state-level est.)
Allentown
1613
Allentown +
Carrollton
2339

Health

Obesity Rate
CDC PLACES
Allentown
N/A
Carrollton
32.2%
Diabetes Rate
CDC PLACES
Allentown
N/A
Carrollton
10.8%
Poor Mental Health
CDC PLACES — 14+ days/month
Allentown
N/A
Carrollton
15.3%
No Health Insurance
CDC PLACES
Allentown
N/A
Carrollton
14.8%
Binge Drinking
CDC PLACES
Allentown
N/A
Carrollton
16.9%
Current Smokers
CDC PLACES
Allentown
N/A
Carrollton
9.8%

Climate

Avg Annual Temp
NOAA 1991–2020 normal
Allentown
51.2°F
Carrollton
N/A
Annual Precipitation
NOAA 1991–2020 normal
Allentown
45.4 in
Carrollton
N/A

Air Quality

PM2.5 Annual Avg
EPA AQS (state-level est.)
Allentown
9.8 µg/m³
Carrollton
9.2 µg/m³
Carrollton +
Good Air Days
AQI ≤ 50
Allentown
55.0%
Carrollton
55.0%
Tie

Commute

Mean Commute Time
Census ACS
Allentown
26.3 min
Carrollton
26.2 min
Carrollton +

Which City is Right for You?

Carrollton leads in median household income at $99,115, while allentown offers more affordable housing with a median home price of $312,103. On public safety, Allentown is safer with a violent crime rate of 319 per 100,000 residents, compared to 442 in Carrollton. Carrollton has a lower unemployment rate at 3.2%, and Carrollton has cleaner air (PM2.5 avg 9.2 µg/m³).

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