Why Live in Allentown
Allentown in Allendale is a community surrounded by rolling hillsides, fruit orchards, and fertile farmland, offering an agricultural lifestyle with homes on spacious lots featuring views of mature oaks and green pastures. Architectural styles include traditional new constructions, ranch-style homes, and Craftsman-style farmhouses, often with amenities like horse stalls, hay barns, and fenced pastures. The neighborhood is centrally located, making day trips to the beach, Lake Tahoe, or Napa wine country convenient, with Highway 505 providing easy commutes to Sacramento and San Francisco. Local schools include Waggoneer Elementary, which offers STEAM Labs and weekly music classes, Winters Middle School, and Winters High School, which is ranked ninth-best in Yolo County.
Residents enjoy numerous things to do, such as visiting Lake Solano Park for camping, kayaking, and fishing, or Winters City Park for its playground and basketball court. The Pleasant Valley Riding Center offers horse-riding tracks and lessons, while the Midway Paintball Facility features six unique paintball courses. Judy's Wild Wrangler Saloon provides live music and games, and Oates' Country Store offers sandwiches and fuel. Lockewood Acres, an organic farm, supplies fresh produce and hosts family-friendly events. Nearby Pleasants Valley Estate Vineyards offer wine tasting and live music. The area is known for its low crime risk compared to the national average, making it a safer place to live.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Allentown a good place to live?
Allentown is a good place to live. Allentown is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Allentown is a rural neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Allentown has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.1 people per acre and a median age of 51. The average household income is $141,997 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 37.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Allentown are home owners, with 11.6% of residents renting and 88.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Allentown can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Allentown neighborhood guide.
Is Allentown, CA a safe neighborhood?
Allentown, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Allentown?
The median home price in Allentown is $207,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $41,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,080 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $46K a year to afford the median home price in Allentown. The average household income in Allentown is $142K.
What are the best public schools in Allentown?
The best public schools that serve Allentown are:
What are the best private schools in Allentown?
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Are home prices dropping in Allentown?
Yes, home prices in Allentown are down 40% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Allentown, CA
On average, homes in Allentown, Allendale sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Allentown, Allendale over the last 12 months is $120,000, down 72% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$120,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$599,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$120,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$305
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median List Price
$207,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-72%