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Emmaus.
About
Life in Emmaus
Emmaus is a community of 11,727 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $83,917, median rent runs about $1,389 per month, and median home values are around $266,000. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Emmaus at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
3.2%
Broadband Internet
94.3%
of households
Population Growth
+7.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.2% foreign-born, most often from United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland
Who lives in Emmaus: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Emmaus, the largest foreign-born group is from United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland (38.9%), and 2.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.9%
of residents
65 and Older
16.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.9%
of households
Married Couples
54.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.36
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Emmaus
In Emmaus, rent runs 15% above the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,335
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $389,005 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Emmaus
Unemployment in Lehigh County, which includes Emmaus, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Emmaus: Lehigh County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lehigh County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Emmaus is about 3% of Lehigh County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Emmaus Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.6 min avg
How Emmaus residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Emmaus, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
Regional airport · few flights470k passengers boarded in 2025
- 48 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 66% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Emmaus runs 66% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
112.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
720.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Emmaus Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lehigh County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lehigh County, which includes Emmaus, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Winter Weather | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 23 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2023 | 24 | Dense Fog | $13,000 |
| 2022 | 17 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20.0M |
| 2020 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,000 |
| 2019 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 18 | Flash Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lehigh County, county-wide
Emmaus is about 3% of Lehigh County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lehigh County, which includes Emmaus, is typically good — 260 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
260
per year
Moderate Days
100
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Lehigh County, county-wide
Emmaus is about 3% of Lehigh County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Emmaus has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.4"
Annual Snowfall
33.1"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
118
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 3.30" |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.77" |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 3.63" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.67" |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 3.65" |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.40" |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 5.30" |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 4.56" |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 4.84" |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 4.14" |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 3.24" |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 3.86" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Emmaus
Uninsured
3.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Emmaus's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Allentown
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Macungie
St Lukes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.5 mi away · Bethlehem
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Emmaus
Emmaus's student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Emmaus (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,898 students · in-state tuition $67,920 · 91% graduate · median earnings $116,342 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,949 students · in-state tuition $55,560 · 70% graduate · median earnings $66,967 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,727 students · in-state tuition $65,310 · 81% graduate · median earnings $76,444 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 834 students · in-state tuition $47,714 · 55% graduate · median earnings $61,250 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, 27 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Emmaus
Emmaus has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (27 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
27 mi awayLower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
29 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
30 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
44 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
45 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
45 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
45 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
46 mi awayPublic Libraries in Emmaus
Emmaus Public Library
11 East Main St, Emmaus
Cities Near Emmaus
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Emmaus FAQ
Is Emmaus, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Emmaus's median rent is $1,389/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $83,917/year. Median home value is $266,000.
Is Emmaus, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Emmaus's violent crime rate was 112 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 721 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Emmaus, Pennsylvania?⌄
Lehigh County, which includes Emmaus, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Emmaus, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Emmaus is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,389/month and median household income is $83,917/year. The median home value is $266,000. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Emmaus, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Emmaus is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from