Lower Macungie Township East
Planned subdivisions around town
Home styles in nearly every price range are found in eastern Lower Macungie. “The township is especially popular because there are so many choices when it comes to housing,” LaFaver says. “Homes move very fast, especially when they are updated professionally. The affordability runs the gambit depending on the neighborhood, the size of the neighborhood, and the lot.” Landscaped subdivisions with paved sidewalks give way to a mix of Colonial Revivals and New Traditional homes on spacious lots. Prices for these properties range from the mid $400,000s to the $800,000s, with some custom-builds selling for over $1 million. Other streets feature split-levels and ranch-style homes priced from the mid $200,000s to the lower $400,000s. Newer townhouses and condos built in the early 2000s typically range from the low $200,000s to the mid $500,000s. A few small communities also have manufactured homes for under $100,000.AP classes at Emmaus High School
The East Penn School District serves the community, and Niche ranks it as the No. 3 best school district in Lehigh County. Younger students may attend A-minus-rated schools like Willow Lane Elementary and Eyer Middle School. Emmaus High School also earns an A-minus and offers both Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment courses. Lower Macungie is also home to The Hillside School, a private institution that serves kindergarten through eighth-grade students. It caters to those who have language-based learning disabilities like dyslexia. About 8 miles away, Allentown has two private liberal arts institutions: Cedar Crest and Muhlenberg College.Cycling central in Trexlertown
Planned subdivisions are surrounded by preserved recreational areas, golf courses and the occasional privately owned farm. Locals can enjoy miles of wooded trails that meander along Little Lehigh Creek before cooling off with a drink at Rising River Brewery. Bob Rodale Cycling and Fitness Park on Mosser Road spans 103 acres and has miles of paved and unpaved trails for walkers and cyclists. There are also soccer fields, an observation pier and tricycle tracks for young kids. Next door is the Valley Preferred Cycling Center – known by racing fans as “T-Town” – home to the country’s best cycling track. Both amateur racers and Olympic athletes come to bike at the velodrome. Shepherd Hills Golf Club is a nearby public golf course for those who prefer putting to peddling. Other well-known courses include Brookside and Lehigh Country Clubs. East Texas Park and Playground is the go-to spot for afternoon playdates, but nearly every neighborhood is within walking distance of its small community park. Further east, Camp Olympic offers amenities like a playground, basketball courts, disc golf courses, and a pump park.Shopping and dining along Hamilton Boulevard
Hamilton Boulevard is the main commercial corridor in the town. Trexlertown Plaza is home to Giant for weekly grocery runs. Across the street, Trexler Mall features retailers like HomeGoods for a rainy day looking for upcoming holiday decor and Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park for a fun and adrenaline-filled weekend. Farther east, locals will find big box stores like Walmart Supercenter, Target, PetSmart, and Costco Wholesale. The Shelby offers a bright and airy atmosphere for New American fare. Patrons can enjoy cocktails from the comfort of their seats at Movie Tavern Trexlertown. Along Brookside Road, Buckeye Tavern is known for its burgers and resident ghost Susan, who reportedly walks the halls of the 200-year-old building. Other popular eateries range from Mexican favorites at Casa Catrina to upscale eats at Delizioso Italian Grill.Festivities at Macungie Memorial Park
Trexlertown has its own seasonal farmers market every Saturday. However, Macungie, a neighboring borough near the community’s southern border, hosts many events at Macungie Memorial Park. In the summer, the borough’s event calendar is jam-packed with activities daily. Food trucks that offer a range of options gather at Memorial Park weekly, while the seasonal Macungie Farmers Market takes place every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. The Fourth of July festival is one of the park’s biggest events, where shouts fill the air from lively cornhole and carnival games. Locals can also enjoy nearby events like the Great Allentown Fair, while smaller cities like Bethlehem offer first-class performances and endless festivals at SteelStacks.8 miles to Allentown
LANTA, also known as the Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority, has a few bus routes that run throughout the township, with many stops clustered around commercial areas along Hamilton Boulevard and Cetronia Road. However, much of the community is car-dependent, with the heart of Allentown about 8 miles away. U.S. Route 22 leads about 14 miles to Lehigh Valley International Airport. Interstate 476 leads residents about 60 miles to Center City Philadelphia. Other big cities like New York are about 95 miles away via Interstate 78. Ranked amongst the best healthcare facilities in the nation, residents are within 3 miles of two branches of the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest and Macungie.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rebecca Miklas
Rebecca Miklas
Miklas Realty
(484) 246-8396
136 Total Sales
1 in Lower Macungie Township East
$98,000 Price
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Sureya Lococo
Sureya Lococo
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Real Estate
(484) 666-0504
121 Total Sales
1 in Lower Macungie Township East
$560,000 Price
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Shabana Pathan
Shabana Pathan
Keller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem
(484) 666-3084
370 Total Sales
6 in Lower Macungie Township East
$298K - $790K Price Range
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Mark Chaknos
Mark Chaknos
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
(484) 507-1825
162 Total Sales
2 in Lower Macungie Township East
$70K - $350K Price Range
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Loren Keim
Loren Keim
Century 21 Keim Realtors
(610) 831-4500
509 Total Sales
8 in Lower Macungie Township East
$207K - $808K Price Range
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Nancy Bischoff
Nancy Bischoff
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Valley Partners
(848) 281-0796
90 Total Sales
5 in Lower Macungie Township East
$241K - $485K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Macungie Memorial Park
Rodale County Park
Allentown Fish Hatchery
Shepherd Hills Park
East Texas Park
Spring Creek Estates Park
Camp Olympic Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lower Macungie Township East | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lower Macungie Township East Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lower Macungie Township East, Allentown sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lower Macungie Township East, Allentown over the last 12 months is $410,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$477,900
Median Sale Price
$410,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$410,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$737,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
121
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$240
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,071
Number of Homes for Sale
20
Median Year Built
1988
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,431
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,945
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,624
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
977
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,424
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
13,639
Median Age
48
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$94,122
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,771
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
45.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.1%
% Population in Labor Force
64%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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