Allentown, PA
Insurance for Allentown, PA landscapers
County landscaping data, chemical licensing, and what insurers ask Allentown crews. A quote is not a binder.
Lehigh County is the working territory for Allentown's landscapers: the Census Bureau counted 136 landscaping service businesses there in 2023, out of 5,179 statewide. Allentown itself has about 127,138 residents.
The Allentown-area green industry
| Census 2023 | Lehigh County | All of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services establishments | 136 | 5,179 |
| Landscaping services employees | 2,016 | 28,339 |
| Annual payroll per landscaping employee | $49,947 | $53,983 |
| All services to buildings and dwellings | 247 | 8,735 |
| Nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores | 10 | 524 |
| Landscaping firms with fewer than 5 employees | 68% | 72% |
From the U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023: landscaping services (NAICS 561730), services to buildings and dwellings (NAICS 5617), nursery and garden centers (NAICS 444220), and all industries.
Small operations dominate the county's landscaping trade (68% have under five employees). As they add crews, workers' compensation and higher liability limits become necessary.
The county also has 10 nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores, which supply plants and materials for installation work and signal steady residential demand.
The Allentown customer base
Single-family homes make up 62% of Allentown's 49,502.0 housing units. Buildings of five or more units account for 23%, and those properties usually hire commercial grounds maintenance with stricter insurance requirements.
9% of Allentown workers work from home (state: 16%), which means more people at home during weekday mowing and blowing, and more attention to noise, debris, and crew conduct.
Census American Community Survey 2020–2024 (housing units, structure type, year built, tenure, and means of transportation to work); 2024 city population estimates.
Spraying for hire in Allentown
Landscapers applying weed or insect control for Allentown clients generally need a commercial applicator license from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Many general liability policies also need a pesticide endorsement. See our pesticide liability guide.
Statewide, the median annual wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers was $39,500 in May 2025, per BLS. Payroll drives workers' compensation premiums.
Where Allentown fits
Philadelphia County, which includes Philadelphia, counts 90 landscaping services establishments. Landscapers around Pittsburgh number 496 at the county level. Ranked by landscaping firms in the county, Allentown is number 17 among 30 Pennsylvania city guides here.
What underwriters ask Allentown landscapers
- Tree work height
- Crew size and payroll
- High-value machines with serial numbers
- Three to five years of claims history
- Mowing, installation, tree, chemical, snow: share of revenue for each
- HOA and property manager insurance requirements
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Allentown landscaper insurance FAQ
Which policies do lawn care companies in Allentown carry?
General liability, commercial auto, equipment coverage, and workers' compensation once you hire. See the Pennsylvania page.
How many landscaping companies are in Lehigh County?
The Census Bureau counted 136 landscaping service establishments in Lehigh County in 2023.
What do Allentown property managers require from landscapers?
Most ask for $1 million liability limits and additional insured endorsements. See general liability.
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Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research