1008 movers in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania - reviews and costs

What to know when moving to Lehigh Valley, PA

Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say

The crime data for Pennsylvania shows a downward trend in both violent and property crimes over the past few years, with the state-level statistics providing a broader context.

• Violent crime: 228.5 incidents per 100k, down 28.4% since 2022, compared to the national average of 325.3 per 100k.
• Property crime: 1363.9 incidents per 100k, down 15.4% since 2022, lower than the national average of 1546.9 per 100k.
• Notable trend: Homicides have decreased significantly, down 55% since 2022, with a state rate of 4.2 per 100k.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Pennsylvania).

Schools & Higher Ed

Lehigh Valley has access to a total of 21 postsecondary institutions in the nearby area, with 20 of them providing College Scorecard data. This ensures a good variety of educational opportunities for residents.

• Nearby institutions include:
• Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA
• Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA
• Northampton County Area Community College in Bethlehem, PA
• Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA
• DeSales University in Center Valley, PA

Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).

Weather & Getting Outside

While specific weather data is not available, Lehigh Valley offers plenty of outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy. Local parks and recreational areas provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities.

• Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
• Coca-Cola Park - 4.7 stars (4783 reviews)
• Trexler Nature Preserve - 4.7 stars (3343 reviews)
• Cedar Beach Park - 4.6 stars (2510 reviews)
• Lehigh Parkway - 4.7 stars (2047 reviews)
• Trexler Memorial Park - 4.8 stars (1411 reviews)

Source: Google Places API (New).

Moving within vs moving out of Pennsylvania

Let's see how many people move within Pennsylvania versus those who moved from Keystone State to another state.

From a statistical point of view, 27% of all moves in Pennsylvania have been local while 73% of them have been interstate ones – that is, to another U.S. state.

It looks like the majority of Pennsylvanians have moved out of Philadelphia or another big city in the state in search of a better home, a better job, or a better life in general. It’s important to remember that any cross-country move should begin with accurate moving cost estimation performed after an in-home survey.

What do people move within Pennsylvania?

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Local Pennsylvania movers near Lehigh Valley

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Lehigh Valley, PA sorted by distance:

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