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Allentown, PA - Home Price Appreciation Rate - 30 Year Graph
Annual appreciation rates for Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ single family home prices are
shown in the graph above. Source: House Price Index (HPI). Updated Friday, April 15, 2011. Click the
link below for the Pennsylvania Real Estate Forecast.
Allentown Home Prices - Appreciation Rate
1/1980          1/1985           1/1990           1/1995          1/2000           1/2005          1/2010
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Commentary  7399
1st Quarter, 2011 Data: Allentown, Pennsylvania

Due to the time required to gather home sales price and appraisal data from
mortgage transactions for this and hundreds of other cities, Home Price data is
not available for a number of months after the end of each quarter.

The appreciation of Allentown Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed.  Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performing markets as well as the average and median performance for
all cities during each time period. The data and analysis on this page pertains
to Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, hereinafter referred to as "Allentown".

Last Quarter:
During the 1st Quarter of 2011, Allentown Home Prices had a rank of 122, with
appreciation of -1.43%. The top performing real estate market during the 1st
Quarter was Mansfield, OH, with appreciation of 2.31%. The worst market
during that period was Boise City, ID, with appreciation of -8.86%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the 1st Quarter was -2.24%. The
average appreciation for all markets during the quarter was -2.29%.

Last Year:
During the last 12 months, Allentown Home Prices had a rank of 172, with
appreciation during the year of -1.83%. The top performing market during the
last year was Midland, TX, with appreciation of 4.5%. The worst real estate
market during that period was Boise City, ID, with appreciation of -15.2%.
The median appreciation for all markets during this period was -2.13%. The
average appreciation was -2.64%.

Last 5 Years:
Over the 5 years ended with the 1st Quarter of 2011, Allentown Home Prices
ranked 244, with a total appreciation of -8.3%. The top performing real estate
market during the 5 year period was Midland, TX, with appreciation of 42%. The
worst market during that period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -62%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this time period was -2%. The
average appreciation over the 5 years was -7%.

Last 10 Years:
During the 10 years ended in the 1st Quarter of 2011, Allentown Home Prices
had a rank of 54, with appreciation during the decade of 50%. The top
performing market during the period was Midland, TX, with appreciation of 94%.
The worst real estate market during the 10 year time period was Detroit, MI, with
appreciation of -26%.
The median appreciation for all markets during the last 10 years was 30%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 31%.

Last 20 Years:
During the 20 years ended in the 1st Quarter of 2011, Allentown Home Prices
had a rank of 262, with total appreciation over the 20 year period of 71%. The
top performing real estate market during the period was Casper, WY, with
appreciation of 244%. The worst market during the last 20 years was Merced,
CA, with appreciation of 14%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 20 years was 90%. The
average appreciation for the markets over that time frame was 94%.

Historical research data on the Home Price Index for the Allentown Real Estate
Market is available back to the 4th Quarter, of 1978. The chart has been
updated through the 1st Quarter of 2011. All calculations are based on the
quarterly value of the House Price Index for Allentown. Real estate appreciation
figures represent total appreciation over each time period. (Unless specifically
stated, the appreciation figures do not represent annual or quarterly rates of
appreciation.)






Commentary  6637
4th Quarter, 2010 Data: Allentown, Pennsylvania

Due to the time required to gather home sales price and appraisal data from
mortgage transactions for this and hundreds of other cities, Home Price data is
not available for a number of months after the end of each quarter.

The appreciation of Allentown Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed.  Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performing markets as well as the average and median performance for
all cities during each time period. The data and analysis on this page pertains
to Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, hereinafter referred to as "Allentown".

Last Quarter:
During the 4th Quarter of 2010, Allentown Home Prices had a rank of 265, with
appreciation of -1.11%. The top performing real estate market during the 4th
Quarter was Cape Coral, FL, with appreciation of 4.62%. The worst market
during that period was Sebastian, FL, with appreciation of -6.82%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the 4th Quarter was -0.68%. The
average appreciation for all markets during the quarter was -0.69%.

Last Year:
During the last 12 months, Allentown Home Prices had a rank of 232, with
appreciation during the year of -1.89%. The top performing market during the
last year was Bay City, MI, with appreciation of 6.1%. The worst real estate
market during that period was Reno, NV, with appreciation of -10.3%.
The median appreciation for all markets during this period was -1.13%. The
average appreciation was -1.71%.

Last 5 Years:
Over the 5 years ended with the 4th Quarter of 2010, Allentown Home Prices
ranked 241, with a total appreciation of -4.1%. The top performing real estate
market during the 5 year period was Midland, TX, with appreciation of 44%. The
worst market during that period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -60%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this time period was 1%. The
average appreciation over the 5 years was -4%.

Last 10 Years:
During the 10 years ended in the 4th Quarter of 2010, Allentown Home Prices
had a rank of 61, with appreciation during the decade of 57%. The top
performing market during the period was Honolulu, HI, with appreciation of
100%. The worst real estate market during the 10 year time period was Detroit,
MI, with appreciation of -22%.
The median appreciation for all markets during the last 10 years was 37%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 38%.

Last 20 Years:
During the 20 years ended in the 4th Quarter of 2010, Allentown Home Prices
had a rank of 279, with total appreciation over the 20 year period of 74%. The
top performing real estate market during the period was Casper, WY, with
appreciation of 245%. The worst market during the last 20 years was Merced,
CA, with appreciation of 14%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 20 years was 97%. The
average appreciation for the markets over that time frame was 101%.

Historical research data on the Home Price Index for the Allentown Real Estate
Market is available back to the 4th Quarter, of 1978. The chart has been
updated through the 4th Quarter of 2010. All calculations are based on the
quarterly value of the House Price Index for Allentown. Real estate appreciation
figures represent total appreciation over each time period. (Unless specifically
stated, the appreciation figures do not represent annual or quarterly rates of
appreciation.)






Commentary  5875
3rd Quarter, 2010 Data: Allentown, Pennsylvania

Due to the time required to gather home sales price and appraisal data from
mortgage transactions for this and hundreds of other cities, Home Price data is
not available for a number of months after the end of each quarter.

The appreciation of Allentown Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed.  Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performing markets as well as the average and median performance for
all cities during each time period. The data and analysis on this page pertains
to Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, hereinafter referred to as "Allentown".

Last Quarter:
During the 3rd Quarter of 2010, Allentown Home Prices had a rank of 76, with
appreciation of 1.64%. The top performing real estate market during the 3rd
Quarter was Laredo, TX, with appreciation of 13.94%. The worst market during
that period was Coeur d'Alene, ID, with appreciation of -4.45%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the 3rd Quarter was 0.66%. The
average appreciation for all markets during the quarter was 0.74%.

Last Year:
During the last 12 months, Allentown Home Prices had a rank of 250, with
appreciation during the year of -2.23%. The top performing market during the
last year was Laredo, TX, with appreciation of 9.5%. The worst real estate
market during that period was Deltona, FL, with appreciation of -15.7%.
The median appreciation for all markets during this period was -1.17%. The
average appreciation was -1.91%.

Last 5 Years:
Over the 5 years ended with the 3rd Quarter of 2010, Allentown Home Prices
ranked 230, with a total appreciation of -0.1%. The top performing real estate
market during the 5 year period was Midland, TX, with appreciation of 50%. The
worst market during that period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -58%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this time period was 4%. The
average appreciation over the 5 years was -1%.

Last 10 Years:
During the 10 years ended in the 3rd Quarter of 2010, Allentown Home Prices
had a rank of 63, with appreciation during the decade of 60%. The top
performing market during the period was Honolulu, HI, with appreciation of
103%. The worst real estate market during the 10 year time period was Detroit,
MI, with appreciation of -21%.
The median appreciation for all markets during the last 10 years was 41%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 41%.

Last 20 Years:
During the 20 years ended in the 3rd Quarter of 2010, Allentown Home Prices
had a rank of 278, with total appreciation over the 20 year period of 74%. The
top performing real estate market during the period was Missoula, MT, with
appreciation of 265%. The worst market during the last 20 years was Merced,
CA, with appreciation of 17%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 20 years was 97%. The
average appreciation for the markets over that time frame was 103%.

Historical research data on the Home Price Index for the Allentown Real Estate
Market is available back to the 4th Quarter, of 1978. The chart has been
updated through the 3rd Quarter of 2010. All calculations are based on the
quarterly value of the House Price Index for Allentown. Real estate appreciation
figures represent total appreciation over each time period. (Unless specifically
stated, the appreciation figures do not represent annual or quarterly rates of
appreciation.)






Commentary  5113
2nd Quarter, 2010 Data: Allentown, Pennsylvania

Due to the time required to gather home sales price and appraisal data from
mortgage transactions for this and hundreds of other cities, Home Price data is
not available for a number of months after the end of each quarter.

The appreciation of Allentown Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed.  Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performing markets as well as the average and median performance for
all cities during each time period. The data and analysis on this page pertains
to Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, hereinafter referred to as "Allentown".

Last Quarter:
During the 2nd Quarter of 2010, Allentown Home Prices had a rank of 264, with
appreciation of -1.26%. The top performing real estate market during the 2nd
Quarter was Cumberland, MD, with appreciation of 8.36%. The worst market
during that period was Ocala, FL, with appreciation of -9.09%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the 2nd Quarter was -0.47%. The
average appreciation for all markets during the quarter was -0.61%.

Last Year:
During the last 12 months, Allentown Home Prices had a rank of 256, with
appreciation during the year of -5.67%. The top performing market during the
last year was Lawton, OK, with appreciation of 4.9%. The worst real estate
market during that period was Bend, OR, with appreciation of -18.6%.
The median appreciation for all markets during this period was -3.88%. The
average appreciation was -4.53%.

Last 5 Years:
Over the 5 years ended with the 2nd Quarter of 2010, Allentown Home Prices
ranked 226, with a total appreciation of 1.3%. The top performing real estate
market during the 5 year period was Midland, TX, with appreciation of 56%. The
worst market during that period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -57%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this time period was 6%. The
average appreciation over the 5 years was 1%.

Last 10 Years:
During the 10 years ended in the 2nd Quarter of 2010, Allentown Home Prices
had a rank of 72, with appreciation during the decade of 59%. The top
performing market during the period was Ocean City, NJ, with appreciation of
108%. The worst real estate market during the 10 year time period was Detroit,
MI, with appreciation of -20%.
The median appreciation for all markets during the last 10 years was 41%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 42%.

Last 20 Years:
During the 20 years ended in the 2nd Quarter of 2010, Allentown Home Prices
had a rank of 296, with total appreciation over the 20 year period of 69%. The
top performing real estate market during the period was Casper, WY, with
appreciation of 256%. The worst market during the last 20 years was Merced,
CA, with appreciation of 18%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 20 years was 98%. The
average appreciation for the markets over that time frame was 103%.

Historical research data on the Home Price Index for the Allentown Real Estate
Market is available back to the 4th Quarter, of 1978. The chart has been
updated through the 2nd Quarter of 2010. All calculations are based on the
quarterly value of the House Price Index for Allentown. Real estate appreciation
figures represent total appreciation over each time period. (Unless specifically
stated, the appreciation figures do not represent annual or quarterly rates of
appreciation.)






Commentary  4351
1st Quarter, 2010 Data: Allentown, Pennsylvania

Due to the time required to gather home sales price and appraisal data from
mortgage transactions for this and hundreds of other cities, Home Price data is
not available for a number of months after the end of each quarter.

The appreciation of Allentown Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed.  Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performing markets as well as the average and median performance for
all cities during each time period. The data and analysis on this page pertains
to Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, hereinafter referred to as "Allentown".

Last Quarter:
During the 1st Quarter of 2010, Allentown Home Prices had a rank of 234, with
appreciation of -1.63%. The top performing real estate market during the 1st
Quarter was Punta Gorda, FL, with appreciation of 2.90%. The worst market
during that period was Gainesville, GA, with appreciation of -7.15%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the 1st Quarter was -1.32%. The
average appreciation for all markets during the quarter was -1.49%.

Last Year:
During the last 12 months, Allentown Home Prices had a rank of 243, with
appreciation during the year of -6.71%. The top performing market during the
last year was Pine Bluff, AR, with appreciation of 2.5%. The worst real estate
market during that period was Bend, OR, with appreciation of -23.0%.
The median appreciation for all markets during this period was -5.11%. The
average appreciation was -5.97%.

Last 5 Years:
Over the 5 years ended with the 1st Quarter of 2010, Allentown Home Prices
ranked 189, with a total appreciation of 8.1%. The top performing real estate
market during the 5 year period was Midland, TX, with appreciation of 57%. The
worst market during that period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -49%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this time period was 8%. The
average appreciation over the 5 years was 5%.

Last 10 Years:
During the 10 years ended in the 1st Quarter of 2010, Allentown Home Prices
had a rank of 69, with appreciation during the decade of 64%. The top
performing market during the period was Ocean City, NJ, with appreciation of
111%. The worst real estate market during the 10 year time period was Detroit,
MI, with appreciation of -17%.
The median appreciation for all markets during the last 10 years was 44%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 45%.

Last 20 Years:
During the 20 years ended in the 1st Quarter of 2010, Allentown Home Prices
had a rank of 298, with total appreciation over the 20 year period of 70%. The
top performing real estate market during the period was Missoula, MT, with
appreciation of 269%. The worst market during the last 20 years was Modesto,
CA, with appreciation of 28%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 20 years was 100%. The
average appreciation for the markets over that time frame was 107%.

Historical research data on the Home Price Index for the Allentown Real Estate
Market is available back to the 4th Quarter, of 1978. The chart has been
updated through the 1st Quarter of 2010. All calculations are based on the
quarterly value of the House Price Index for Allentown. Real estate appreciation
figures represent total appreciation over each time period. (Unless specifically
stated, the appreciation figures do not represent annual or quarterly rates of
appreciation.)






Commentary  3589
4th Quarter, 2009 Data: Allentown, Pennsylvania

Due to the time required to gather home sales price and appraisal data from
mortgage transactions for this and hundreds of other cities, Home Price data is
not available for a number of months after the end of each quarter.

The appreciation of Allentown Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed.  Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performing markets as well as the average and median performance for
all cities during each time period. The data and analysis on this page pertains
to Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, hereinafter referred to as "Allentown".

Last Quarter:
During the 4th Quarter of 2009, Allentown Home Prices had a rank of 261, with
appreciation of -1.48%. The top performing real estate market during the 4th
Quarter was Laredo, TX, with appreciation of 7.71%. The worst market during
that period was Naples, FL, with appreciation of -8.03%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the 4th Quarter was -0.78%. The
average appreciation for all markets during the quarter was -0.92%.

Last Year:
During the last 12 months, Allentown Home Prices had a rank of 267, with
appreciation during the year of -5.70%. The top performing market during the
last year was Weirton, OH, with appreciation of 6.8%. The worst real estate
market during that period was Bend, OR, with appreciation of -20.6%.
The median appreciation for all markets during this period was -2.75%. The
average appreciation was -3.89%.

Last 5 Years:
Over the 5 years ended with the 4th Quarter of 2009, Allentown Home Prices
ranked 178, with a total appreciation of 12.1%. The top performing real estate
market during the 5 year period was Odessa, TX, with appreciation of 65%. The
worst market during that period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -46%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this time period was 11%. The
average appreciation over the 5 years was 8%.

Last 10 Years:
During the 10 years ended in the 4th Quarter of 2009, Allentown Home Prices
had a rank of 74, with appreciation during the decade of 68%. The top
performing market during the period was Ocean City, NJ, with appreciation of
123%. The worst real estate market during the 10 year time period was Detroit,
MI, with appreciation of -14%.
The median appreciation for all markets during the last 10 years was 48%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 50%.

Last 20 Years:
During the 20 years ended in the 4th Quarter of 2009, Allentown Home Prices
had a rank of 307, with total appreciation over the 20 year period of 71%. The
top performing real estate market during the period was Casper, WY, with
appreciation of 269%. The worst market during the last 20 years was Stockton,
CA, with appreciation of 35%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 20 years was 104%. The
average appreciation for the markets over that time frame was 112%.

Historical data on the Home Price Index for the Allentown Real Estate Market is
available back to the 4th Quarter, of 1978. The chart has been updated
through the 4th Quarter of 2009. All calculations are based on the quarterly
value of the House Price Index for Allentown. Real estate appreciation figures
represent total appreciation over each time period. (Unless specifically stated,
the appreciation figures do not represent annual or quarterly rates of
appreciation.)






Commentary  2827
3rd Quarter, 2009 Data: Allentown, Pennsylvania

The appreciation of Allentown Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed.  Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performers as well as the average and median performance for all cities
during each time period. The following data and analysis pertain to
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, hereinafter referred to as "Allentown".

Last Quarter:
During the 3rd Quarter of 2009, Allentown Home Prices had a rank of 181, with
appreciation of -1.52%. The top performer during the 3rd Quarter was
Hinesville, GA, with appreciation of 7.17%. The worst performer during that
period was Las Vegas, NV, with appreciation of -8.45%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the 3rd Quarter was -1.60%. The
average appreciation for all cities during the quarter was -1.74%.

Last Year:
During the last 12 months, Allentown Home Prices had a rank of 246, with
appreciation during the year of -4.14%. The top performer during the last year
was Wichita Falls, TX, with appreciation of 6.0%. The worst performer during
that period was El Centro, CA, with appreciation of -24.5%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this period was -1.89%. The
average appreciation was -3.28%.

Last 5 Years:
Over the 5 years ended with the 3rd Quarter of 2009, Allentown Home Prices
ranked 153, with a total appreciation of 17.3%. The top performer during the 5
year period was Midland, TX, with appreciation of 72%. The worst performer
during that period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -46%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this time period was 13%. The
average appreciation over the 5 years was 12%.

Last 10 Years:
During the 10 years ended in the 3rd Quarter of 2009, Allentown Home Prices
had a rank of 80, with appreciation during the decade of 70%. The top
performer during the period was Ocean City, NJ, with appreciation of 135%. The
worst performer during the 10 year time period was Detroit, MI, with
appreciation of -10%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 10 years was 51%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 52%.

Last 20 Years:
During the 20 years ended in the 3rd Quarter of 2009, Allentown Home Prices
had a rank of 305, with total appreciation over the 20 year period of 74%. The
top performer during the period was Missoula, MT, with appreciation of 290%.
The worst performer during the last 20 years was Merced, CA, with appreciation
of 39%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 20 years was 108%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 116%.

Historical data on the Allentown Home Price Index is available back to the 4th
Quarter, of 1978. The chart has been updated through the 3rd Quarter of
2009. All calculations are based on the quarterly value of the House Price Index
for Allentown. Real estate appreciation figures represent total appreciation over
each time period. (Unless specifically stated, the appreciation figures do not
represent annual or quarterly rates of appreciation.)






Commentary  1684
2nd Quarter, 2009 Data: Allentown, Pennsylvania

The appreciation of Allentown Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed.  Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performers as well as the average and median performance for all cities
during each time period. The following data and analysis pertain to
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, hereinafter referred to as "Allentown".

Last Quarter:
During the 2nd Quarter of 2009, Allentown Home Prices had a rank of 248, with
appreciation of -2.66%. The top performer during the 2nd Quarter was Pine
Bluff, AR, with appreciation of 3.15%. The worst performer during that period
was Madera, CA, with appreciation of -10.24%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the 2nd Quarter was -1.74%. The
average appreciation for all cities during the quarter was -2.05%.

Last Year:
During the last 12 months, Allentown Home Prices had a rank of 264, with
appreciation during the year of -5.37%. The top performer during the last year
was Elmira, NY, with appreciation of 4.5%. The worst performer during that
period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -27.1%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this period was -1.83%. The
average appreciation was -3.91%.

Last 5 Years:
Over the 5 years ended with the 2nd Quarter of 2009, Allentown Home Prices
ranked 118, with a total appreciation of 25.3%. The top performer during the 5
year period was Odessa, TX, with appreciation of 74%. The worst performer
during that period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -36%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this time period was 17%. The
average appreciation over the 5 years was 17%.

Last 10 Years:
During the 10 years ended in the 2nd Quarter of 2009, Allentown Home Prices
had a rank of 94, with appreciation during the decade of 74%. The top
performer during the period was Ocean City, NJ, with appreciation of 146%. The
worst performer during the 10 year time period was Detroit, MI, with
appreciation of -2%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 10 years was 54%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 57%.

Last 20 Years:
During the 20 years ended in the 2nd Quarter of 2009, Allentown Home Prices
had a rank of 298, with total appreciation over the 20 year period of 80%. The
top performer during the period was Missoula, MT, with appreciation of 296%.
The worst performer during the last 20 years was Rochester, NY, with
appreciation of 47%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 20 years was 115%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 126%.

Historical data on the Allentown Home Price Index is available back to the 2nd
Quarter, of 1978. The chart has been updated through the 2nd Quarter of
2009. All calculations are based on the quarterly value of the House Price Index
for Allentown. Real estate appreciation figures represent total appreciation over
each time period. (Unless specifically stated, the appreciation figures do not
represent annual or quarterly rates of appreciation.)






Commentary  541
1st Quarter, 2009 Data: Allentown, Pennsylvania

The appreciation of Allentown Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed.  Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performers as well as the average and median performance for all cities
during each time period. The following data and analysis pertain to
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, hereinafter referred to as "Allentown".

Last Quarter:
During the 1st Quarter of 2009, Allentown Home Prices had a rank of 293, with
appreciation of -0.77%. The top performer during the 1st Quarter was Monroe,
MI, with appreciation of 10.96%. The worst performer during that period was
Port St. Lucie, FL, with appreciation of -6.30%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the 1st Quarter was 0.27%. The
average appreciation for all cities during the quarter was 0.41%.

Last Year:
During the last 12 months, Allentown Home Prices had a rank of 279, with
appreciation during the year of -4.73%. The top performer during the last year
was Elmira, NY, with appreciation of 9.3%. The worst performer during that
period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -37.8%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this period was -1.04%. The
average appreciation was -3.47%.

Last 5 Years:
Over the 5 years ended with the 1st Quarter of 2009, Allentown Home Prices
ranked 99, with a total appreciation of 32.9%. The top performer during the 5
year period was Odessa, TX, with appreciation of 76%. The worst performer
during that period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -29%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this time period was 22%. The
average appreciation over the 5 years was 23%.

Last 10 Years:
During the 10 years ended in the 1st Quarter of 2009, Allentown Home Prices
had a rank of 105, with appreciation during the decade of 79%. The top
performer during the period was Ocean City, NJ, with appreciation of 162%. The
worst performer during the 10 year time period was Detroit, MI, with
appreciation of 6%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 10 years was 57%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 62%.

Last 20 Years:
During the 20 years ended in the 1st Quarter of 2009, Allentown Home Prices
had a rank of 288, with total appreciation over the 20 year period of 87%. The
top performer during the period was Casper, WY, with appreciation of 327%.
The worst performer during the last 20 years was Rochester, NY, with
appreciation of 49%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 20 years was 123%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 135%.

Historical data on the Allentown Home Price Index is available back to the 1st
Quarter, of 1978. The chart has been updated through the 1st Quarter of 2009.
All calculations are based on the quarterly value of the House Price Index for
Allentown. Real estate appreciation figures represent total appreciation over
each time period. (Unless specifically stated, the appreciation figures do not
represent annual or quarterly rates of appreciation.)








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