© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Living in
Fullerton.
Fullerton is an unincorporated community in Lehigh County, PA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Fullerton
Living in Fullerton means settling into a solidly middle-class suburban pocket of the Lehigh Valley with real stability and reasonable affordability. The median home price around $240,000 and median household income near $69,000 suggest you won't be stretching yourself to breaking point, and with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, the job market here is steady—though you may find yourself commuting about 27 minutes for work, often toward Allentown just a few miles south or into the broader metro area. The community itself is genuinely diverse by demographics: German, Italian, Irish, and Arab ancestries run deep, there's a meaningful Asian community, and a growing Latino presence, which shows up in local restaurants and neighborhood character in ways that make the place feel lived-in rather than generic.
Fullerton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Foreign-Born
23.5%
Broadband Internet
90.5%
of households
Population Growth
+6.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.5% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Fullerton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fullerton, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (29.9%), and 21.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.5%
of residents
65 and Older
11.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.1%
of households
Married Couples
43.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.59
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 18% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Fullerton
In Fullerton, rent runs 18% above the PA average, and home values are 6% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,321
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
52.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Fullerton
Unemployment in Lehigh County, which includes Fullerton, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Fullerton: Lehigh County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lehigh County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Fullerton is about 4% of Lehigh County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Fullerton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25 min avg
How Fullerton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fullerton, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
Regional airport · few flights470k passengers boarded in 2025
- 54 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 43% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Whitehall Township Police Department, which covers Fullerton, runs 43% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
188
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,883.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Whitehall Township Police Department (township-wide rate)
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 Fullerton, 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
Fullerton is about 4% 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 Fullerton, 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
Fullerton is about 4% 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
Fullerton 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
Show month-by-month table ↓Hide table ↑
| 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 Fullerton
Uninsured
12.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fullerton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Lukes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Bethlehem
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · Allentown
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Macungie
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.2% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Fullerton
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fullerton (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 · 2,757 students · in-state tuition $67,606 · 89% graduate · median earnings $102,336 (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: Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, 30 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fullerton
Fullerton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (30 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
30 mi awayHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
37 mi awayDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
44 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
49 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
49 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
50 mi awayMorristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
50 mi awayCities Near Fullerton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Fullerton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Fullerton FAQ
Is Fullerton, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Fullerton's median rent is $1,428/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $69,317/year. Median home value is $239,700.
Is Fullerton, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Fullerton is policed by the Whitehall Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 188 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 1884 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fullerton, Pennsylvania?⌄
Lehigh County, which includes Fullerton, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fullerton, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Fullerton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,428/month and median household income is $69,317/year. The median home value is $239,700. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fullerton, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Fullerton is 25 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