We believe it is necessary to "know thyself." Research and data are essential to the mission and strategy of LVEDC because they provide a broader understanding of the regional economy and the Lehigh Valley's competitive position.
We invite you to take a deeper look into the data and get to know Lehigh Valley better.
There's a reason why Lehigh Valley, Pa., is among the nation's top regions for business growth and talent attraction. Here, the future is full of opportunity.
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For more information, read our latest Commercial Real Estate Report here.
The economic output of the two counties that make up Lehigh Valley, Pa., is larger than the economies of three U.S. states (Alaska, Vermont and Wyoming)
Manufacturing ($9 billion in GDP and 37,000 jobs) is one of the largest segments of the economy
Lehigh Valley, Pa., has a higher median household annual income than both Pennsylvania and the U.S.
A labor force of 1.7 million workers is within a 1-hour drive from Lehigh Valley, Pa.
Lehigh Valley is one of the fastest growing regions in Pennsylvania for the 18-to-34 age group
LVEDC participates in the national Cost of Living Index (COLI) study conducted by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). LVEDC is a long-time member of C2ER.
Published since 1968, COLI has been the most consistent source of city-to-city comparisons available. COLI is recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
This tool uses the data collected in more than 300 regions of the country and allows you to compare the cost of living in the Lehigh Valley with any of those regions.
Organizations applying for grants that require a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) to be filed with their application may request a copy of Lehigh Valley's CEDS alternative document from LVEDC at lvedc@lehighvalley.org.