Who moves to Allentown, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Lehigh County, PA, home of Allentown, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 16,165from other US counties
- Moved out
- 16,320to other US counties
- Net
- −155more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 191tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Northampton County, PA (Bethlehem) | 3,957 |
| Bronx County, NY | 823 |
| Berks County, PA (Reading) | 766 |
| Bucks County, PA | 582 |
| Montgomery County, PA | 581 |
| Kings County, NY | 557 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 446 |
| Philadelphia County, PA (Philadelphia) | 374 |
| Carbon County, PA | 349 |
| Monroe County, PA | 327 |
| New York County, NY | 268 |
| Hudson County, NJ (Jersey City) | 240 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Northampton County, PA (Bethlehem) | 4,553 |
| Berks County, PA (Reading) | 855 |
| Montgomery County, PA | 533 |
| Carbon County, PA | 525 |
| Philadelphia County, PA (Philadelphia) | 456 |
| Schuylkill County, PA | 414 |
| Bucks County, PA | 413 |
| Monroe County, PA | 261 |
| Bronx County, NY | 239 |
| Kings County, NY | 204 |
| Luzerne County, PA | 200 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 148 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 8,369 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Pennsylvania and 7,796 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Westchester County, NY (Yonkers) | 131 |
| Nassau County, NY | 108 |
| Allegheny County, PA (Pittsburgh) | 91 |
| Suffolk County, NY | 89 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 77 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 71 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 63 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 59 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Polk County, FL (Lakeland) | 137 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 132 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 102 |
| Allegheny County, PA (Pittsburgh) | 83 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 77 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 76 |
| Osceola County, FL (Kissimmee) | 73 |
| Horry County, SC | 72 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Allentown come from?
Most people moving into Lehigh County, PA come from nearby counties, led by Northampton County, PA (3,957 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Westchester County, NY.
Where do people leaving Allentown move to?
The top destination is Northampton County, PA (4,553 people). Farther away, the most popular is Polk County, FL.
Are more people moving to Allentown or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 16,165 people moved into Lehigh County, PA from elsewhere in the US and 16,320 moved out, a net loss of 155 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Allentown with any city it trades people with, like Allentown vs Yonkers, Allentown vs Pittsburgh, Allentown vs Orlando, Allentown vs Miami.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Allentown.