Allentown

Allentown lies nestled on the Lehigh River in eastern Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1762, and is one of the first urban centers in the country, notable for historic homes, and commercial and industrial buildings that are more than a century old. The city covers 18 square miles, and its median age is 31.2 (2022). The manufacturing industry is its primary economic driver.

Victorian, Federal, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival-style homes fill neighborhoods in the city, where the typical home value is $256,681. The price has risen 13.5% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). There’s no shortage of things to do in Allentown, no matter the season. It hosts the Great Allentown Fair, the Mayfair Festival, and Blues, Brews, and Barbeque.

I-78, I-81, I-476, Pennsylvania Route 309, and U.S. Route 22 all serve the city. The districts that make up Allentown proper each have their own distinct appeal and character. Local shops, restaurants, and residential areas fill the Seventh Street business district, while Center City offers numerous loft apartments in renovated mills. The Civic Theatre of Allentown, and an ArtsWalk, which is open only to pedestrians and connects to the Baum School of Art and Allentown Art Museum, are all in the West End Theatre District.

Allentown is a city steeped in sophistication that’s combined with hard-working determination. Close to both Philadelphia and New York, it’s a great base for business people, growing families, and individuals who enjoy city life.