How long do people stay in their homes in Emmaus, PA?
22.3% (±5.2 points) of households in Emmaus, PA moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.3% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 22.3% (±5.2 points)
- Since before 2000
- 19.3%
When households in Emmaus moved in
| Moved in | Emmaus | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 6.2% (±3.2 points) | 3.9% | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 16.1% (±4.1 points) | 17.7% | 16.5% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 44.8% (±5.4 points) | 38.4% | 36.1% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 13.6% (±3.7 points) | 17.5% | 17.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 8.9% (±2.8 points) | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 10.4% (±2.6 points) | 12.0% | 14.9% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Emmaus, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Lehigh County (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (20.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Emmaus
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus | — | 22.3% (±5.2 points) | — |
| Dorneyville | 3.1 mi | 8.6% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Upper Milford Township | 3.1 mi | 14.6% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| Macungie | 3.2 mi | 16.7% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wescosville | 3.3 mi | 19.4% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Macungie Township | 3.7 mi | 16.7% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Allentown | 4.2 mi | 29.3% (±2.2 points) | Higher |
| Cetronia | 4.2 mi | 3.4% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
| Ancient Oaks | 4.6 mi | 10.4% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dorneyville, PA (8.6%), Upper Milford Township, PA (14.6%), Cetronia, PA (3.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Allentown, PA (29.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Lehigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allentown | 29.3% (±2.2 points) |
| 2 | Hanover Township (Lehigh County) | 26.8% (±7.5 points) |
| 3 | Catasauqua | 25.6% (±6.9 points) |
| 4 | Alburtis | 23.6% (±8.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Emmaus | 22.3% (±5.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Whitehall Township | 22.3% (±3.3 points) |
| 7 | Fountain Hill | 21.6% (±7.1 points) |
| 8 | Coopersburg | 19.4% (±5.9 points) |
| 9 | Upper Macungie Township | 17.8% (±3.3 points) |
| 10 | South Whitehall Township | 17.4% (±3.4 points) |
| 11 | Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) | 17.2% (±4.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 24 places in Lehigh County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Emmaus
How often do people move in Emmaus?
22.3% of households in Emmaus, PA moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Emmaus have?
19.3% of households in Emmaus have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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