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The oldest neighborhood in Allentown
The oldest neighborhood in Allentown, the 1st Ward, dates to 1852 and is situated on the Lehigh River. Once a booming district with many factories along the water, many industrial sites were vacated by the beginning of the 21st century. While other neighborhoods throughout Allentown have seen growth and new developments, the 1st Ward has not. The recently released 1st and 6th Ward Neighborhood Plan calls for new commercial and residential developments along the waterfront. the neighborhood also has existing benefits to its location for all current and future residents. “It has easy access by foot or bus to many of the nearby amenities, says Dana Cardona, a Realtor with Keller Williams and Lehigh Valley resident who has been selling the market for nearly a decade. “It is just a convenient area, especially for individuals who don’t have access to a vehicle.”
Duplexes and townhomes in Allentown’s tightly packed streets
Tight city streets are packed with parked cars and lined by well-maintained sidewalks shaded by scattered trees. Spaced tightly together are brick and stone row homes and duplexes that vary in color, some even donning beautifully painted murals. Prices range from $125,000 to $199,000. “We see a lot of first-time homebuyers and investors look here. The market still has extremely low inventory. Because of that, homes move quickly if priced appropriately,” Cardona says.
Here is a row of Colonial style homes in 1st Ward in Allentown, PA.
Traditional Row Homes in 1st Ward in Allentown, PA are common sights throughout the area.
1st Ward Traditional Townhomes in Allentown, PA offers street parking as the best option.
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LANta bus line allows for car-free travel
For residents without access to a car, the Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANta) provides public transit across the Lehigh Valley. The 1st Ward is along multiple routes throughout the city, and stops are scattered across the ward, including at West Gordon and 2nd Streets.
Education for every future career at Dieruff High School
Children are zoned into the Allentown School District, which scores a C-minus on Niche and serves more than 16,000 students, making it the fourth-largest district in Pennsylvania. 1st Ward students might attend Mosser or Sheridan Elementary School, Harrison-Morton Middle and Louis E. Dieruff High School. The elementary and middle schools each earn a C-minus from Niche, while the high school scores a C-plus. Dieruff allows students to pick from five pathways to achieve success, including the collegiate high school experience, trade school, apprenticeships, independent studies, and the ASD virtual academy.
Harrison Morton Middle School is an option for student residents of 1st Ward in Allentown, PA.
1,880 East Allentown students are taught at Dieruff High School.
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Shopping at the American Plaza or dining by the Lehigh River
The American Plaza on American Parkway features a collection of small shops, cultural markets, and multiple restaurants, including Sarandonga Latin Bistro, Wun Wu Garden, a Chinese restaurant and a Dunkin Donuts. Another local favorite is the Riverside Restaurant and Lounge, which features outdoor seating and has a Mediterranean restaurant.
1st Ward in Allentown, PA has delicious Mediterranean food at their local Riverside restaurant.
Riverside Market has shopping items readily available in the 1st Ward of Allentown, PA.
Linden Street Market is a neighborhood staple around 1st Ward in Allentown, PA.
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Bucky Boyle Park has playgrounds and youth sports
On the banks of the Lehigh River, Bucky Boyle Park provides multiple recreation areas for nearby residents. The park has playgrounds and a splash pad to help beat the summer heat, and two hard-surfaced basketball courts and bare-infield baseball fields. The park is home to the Allentown A’s, a youth football organization in the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Football League.
Bucky Boyle Park features a playground in the neighborhood of
1st Ward.
A crew team prepares for practice along the Lehigh River running through East Allentown.
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Hockey games and music festivals at the PPL Center
The PPL Center on Hamilton Street is an 8,500-seat arena less than a mile from the 1st Ward. The venue is home to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the American Hockey League and brings many other events like concerts to the city. Being in the Lehigh Valley puts residents close to annual events like music festivals in Bethlehem, the Kutztown Fair and more.
The 1st and 6th Ward Neighborhood Plan
In spring 2022, the city announced the 1st and 6th Ward neighborhood plan to revitalize the two wards. The city will seek to build more housing, foster small business growth, and improve after-school programs. These conclusions resulted from a year's worth of meetings and surveys with essential stakeholders of both wards, including residents of all ages.
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Parks in this Area
Roosevelt Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Stevens Park
Basketball
Playground
Canal Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Trails
Keck Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Allentown Arts Park
Bucky Boyle Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Playground
Transit
Airport
Lehigh Valley International
9 min drive
Bus
Allentown (E), Pa
Bus
Hamilton & American Parkway Wb
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American & Linden
Bus
Hamilton & 2nd Eb
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Hamilton & 2nd Wb
Bus
Hamilton & American Parkway Eb
1st Ward Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in 1st Ward, Allentown sell after 94 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in 1st Ward, Allentown over the last 12 months is $461,811, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,738
Median Age
31
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,930
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$42,728
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.1%
% Population in Labor Force
67.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
