Situated on the Lehigh River at the base of the Lehigh Mountains, Allentown, Pennsylvania, is the largest city in the Lehigh Valley and the third largest in the state of Pennsylvania. Although this region is well known for its bucolic scenery and rich historical roots, Allentown is a progressive city welcoming those interested in both commercial and residential real estate. Allentown has it all… great schools and neighborhoods as well as all the culture and recreationsal activities associated with a metro area.
Allentown is also known as
Wescosville.
Allentown Fast Facts
- Population: 105,908
- Median Household Income: $33,994
- Median Home Value: $138,400
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate Neighborhood Profiles, November 2007
- Allentown is located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Allentown workers is 21 minutes. Allentown has access to many transportation options including local bus travel and Greyhound Bus Lines. Air travel is accessible via the Reading Regional Airport, Lancaster Airport, Lehigh Valley International Airport and Trenton Mercer Airport.
Allentown Employment
Major employers in the Allentown area include Agere Systems, Air Products & Chemicals, Mack Trucks, Olympus Corporation USA, PPL and Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network.
Allentown School Districts
The students of Allentown are served by 32 public schools and 61 private schools. There are also 50 colleges and universities in the Allentown area.
Allentown Attractions
- Allentown Art Museum
- Allentown Symphony Association
- Allentown Art Museum
- Belvidere and Lehigh River Railway Company
- Bounce U Lehigh Valley
- The Crayola Factory
- Sesame Place
- No. 9 Mine and Museum
- National Canal Museum
- Mack Trucks Factory Tour
- Daniel Boone Homestead
- Valley Forge National Historical Park
- Waterloo Village
Allentown Parks and Recreation
- Allentown Art Museum
- Allentown Symphony Association
- Allentown Art Museum
- Belvidere and Lehigh River Railway Company
- Bounce U Lehigh Valley
- The Crayola Factory
- Sesame Place
- No. 9 Mine and Museum
- National Canal Museum
- Mack Trucks Factory Tour
- Daniel Boone Homestead
- Valley Forge National Historical Park
- Waterloo Village