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Tucked away by Trexler Middle School
Named for the cemetery at its center, Highland Park is one of those suburban neighborhoods that may not be very memorable. Without any homeowner associations or specific neighborhood signage, Highland Park blends between one street and the next. This blending has an advantage, with its proximity to local schools and shopping. “As you go west in Allentown, homes get more expensive, so this is a great area for first-time homebuyers,” says Randy Beitler, an associate broker for Howard Hanna The Frederick Group. Most of the neighborhood is residential, but there is a smaller commercial strip on Sumner Avenue with a bowling alley, vehicle repair stores, smaller office spaces and more.
Highland Park has many mid-sized single family homes with easy access to suburb living.
Cape cods have big yards and lower level garages leading to basements in Highland Park.
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Single-story dwellings and townhomes throughout
“It’s an older neighborhood,” Beitler says. Most homes were built between 1950 and 1970, although there are a few New Traditional homes built in 2023 as well. “More people own homes,” says Beitler. “There’s not many rentals in the area.” The area is plotted out with straight roads and similar-sized plots of land, with at least one or two mature trees to provide shade for each home and yard. Some homes may have more coverage than others. There are some back alleys where residents can access a one or two-car detached garage. Some of the back alleys have been left to grow over, leaving a strip of grass between blocks. Homes begin at $250,000 and reach $360,000. Most homes are ranch, bi-level, split-level or Cape Cod, with some townhomes scattered throughout. Townhomes generally sit closer to the edge of the neighborhood, although since the neighborhood itself is tucked between other neighborhoods, the townhomes remain in a residential area instead of on busier or commercial roads. Townhomes have a large range of building years, with the oldest being built in the 1920s. Prices for townhomes begin around $147,000 and can reach about $220,000.
Cozy brick ranch and cape cod homes have driveways and garages in Highland Park.
Ranch homes and cape cods are regularly seen in Highland Park
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Neighborhood middle school and AP courses at high school
Students begin at Muhlenberg Elementary School for kindergarten through fifth grade before moving to Trexler Middle School. Located within the neighborhood, Trexler Middle School serves students from sixth to eighth grade. At William Allen High School, students can take Advanced Placement courses as well as participate in dual enrollment with Lehigh Carbon Community College and Penn State University. All three schools earn a C-minus from Niche.
Muhlenberg Elementary School has a successful education program serving grades K-5.
Trexler Middle School ehlps prepare students for success in the community of Allentown.
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Allencrest playground and summer concerts
To the east is the Allencrest Playground, where children can run through the woodchips, climb the jungle gym structure or reach for the skies on the swings. About a mile south along 15th Street, West Park’s bandshell is the home base for Allentown’s Summer Concert Series. The park also has a large open greenspace with walking paths and a water fountain located in the middle of the park.
Allencrest Playground has fun play structures for children near Highland Park.
Enjoy concerts or community events at the West Park Bandshell nearby Highland Park in Allentown.
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Groceries to the south and shopping mall to the north
Two blocks south of Sumner Avenue, the Allen Street Shopping Center has an Allen Street Grocery Outlet as well as a Family Dollar and a few local and chain restaurants. About a mile south located in the Allentown Fairgrounds, the Allentown Farmers Market has been running since 1953 and provides food, household goods and everyday items. “There’s easy access to shopping,” Beitler says. About 5 miles north, the open-air Whitehall Mall has clothing retailers like Kohl’s, Lane Bryant and Shoe Carnival.
The Grocery Outlet is the primary shopping option for Highland Park residents.
Not far from Highland Park, residents can visit the Lehigh Valley Mall for shopping or dining.
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One bus line through and highway to the north
The Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority operates one bus through the neighborhood, the 211. The bus comes through about once an hour. To the northwest, U.S. Route 22 is an east-west highway that begins in Ohio to the west and reaches New Jersey to the east.
Take the Lanta bus for convenient transport around Highland Park into Allentown.
Highland Park is a small suburban neighborhood with plenty of housing options for buyers.
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Bowling and parkouring to the south of the neighborhood
Residents can bowl at Haja Rose Bowl, or practice parkour movements, where people learn how to safely run and jump between objects as quickly as possible, at The Lehigh Valley Parkour Academy throughout the week. About a mile south, the Allentown Fairgrounds comes alive due to the Great Allentown Fair in August and September. First started in 1852, this five-day event features live music, petting zoos, carnival rides and more.
Enjoy a night out bowling with friends or family in Highland Park at Haja Rose Bowl.
Highland Park offers other quality food options nearby at the Fairgrounds Farmers Market.
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Beautiful Cape Cod three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom in the West End of Allentown. Freshly painted & refinished hardwood floors throughout. Nice private yard on a quiet street overlooking the city. There is a finished basement with a natural gas fireplace, bar, bathroom, cedar closet & laundry. Heated garage is a bonus with an automatic garage door opener. Central A/C & natural gas heat.Centrally
Well cared for second floor apartment with wall to wall carpet throughout living room and bedrooms. Vaulted ceiling in LR/Dr combo. Tiled kitchen floor with refrigerator, electric oven, dishwasher and microwave. Full bath with double vanity and tiled floor. Washer and Dryer combo in the unit. Tenant pays; electric, cable/internet. Landlord pays; water, sewer, garbage, lawn care and snow removal.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,405
Median Age
42
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,478
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,148
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
69.1%
College Graduates
9.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.9%
% Population in Labor Force
44.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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