Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Center Valley
Center Valley, PA Area Guide
A small suburb less than 10 miles from Allentown
Good Schools
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Suburban
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Restaurants
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Family-Friendly
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Wooded
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Center Valley is a small suburb outside of Allentown that’s known for its great public school district and family-friendly atmosphere. The area is densely wooded, and residents appreciate the small-town feel and peaceful environment that comes with renting here. Apartments available for rent in Center Valley range from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for everyone. Several locally owned restaurants sit in town, but many residents choose to travel into Allentown for more dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Allentown is only nine miles northwest of Center Valley.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$123,926
Average: $156,401
Education
3,916
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,048
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Center Valley has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
10%
Non-Renters
90%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Center Valley, PA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
432 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
466 Students
Southern Lehigh Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,056 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lost River Caverns
- Flint Hill Farm Educational Center
- Pool Wildlife Sanctuary
- Da Vinci Science Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Lehigh Valley International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.