$307,091Average Value$187Average Price per Sq Ft32Homes For Sale
A blend of city and suburban living in Allentown
Southside Allentown is an active community just across the Little Lehigh Creek from all the excitement of downtown, known as Center City. Claudio Tiburcio, Realtor with Century 21, has served Allentown neighborhoods such as Southside since 2006. He says, “It’s busy, but not as busy as Center City. So, you have everything you need in one place while still close to downtown.” Locals enjoy the functionality of Southside with its many retailers and restaurants along the main roads, which branch out into residential subdivisions. The neighborhood features several parks, including the largest in the city, where residents can soak in the beauty of the Lehigh Valley and attend community events.
Residents love the pickleball courts at Devonshire Park.
Row Homes along Saint John Street in Southside date from the early 1900s.
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Diverse housing options range from rowhouses to luxurious mansions
Areas closer to Center City are more urban, featuring early 1900s rowhouses and duplexes with front porches where neighbors can catch up. They typically have four to five bedrooms and range from $200,000 to $250,000. Southside gradually transitions into a suburb, where leafy subdivisions are lined with mid-1900s ranch-style and bi-level homes on quarter-acre lots ranging from $250,000 to $300,000. More modern housing developments can be found on the west side of town, where locals live in new traditional houses with Craftsman and Tudor architectural influences. Fixed on half- to one-acre yards, these single-family homes offer more living space than any other section of Southside. They can range anywhere from $600,000 for a 2,500-square-foot home with four bedrooms to $1.5 million for a 7,000-square-foot luxurious mansion.
Row Homes in Southside frequently feature front porches.
Large traditional homes are nestled within safe and scenic neighborhoods in Southside.
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A quick drive to retailers and local restaurants
Southside is loaded with shopping and dining options along Lehigh and South Fourth streets. Locals can choose from a wide range of stores, whether grabbing a quick snack from a corner market or shopping for discounted produce at Price Rite Marketplace. “It’s a pretty stable neighborhood,” says Tiburcio. “Not much has changed, and you have restaurants that have been here for decades.” Yocco’s, known as “The Hot Dog King,” is an Allentown staple and city chain serving the community since 1922. Locals can enjoy the neighborhood’s multi-cultural dining experience with tableside cooking at A1 Japanese Steak House and homey Dominican platters at La Parada Del Sabor. Meanwhile, those who like to hang out with friends over artisan grub and craft beer can hit up several brewpubs, like McCall Collective Brewing, and hang out past midnight playing shuffleboard and listening to live music at vibrant bars like Strange Brew Tavern, one of many open until 2 a.m.
Southside residents enjoy plenty of shopping opportunities at large retailers.
A1 Japanese Steak House is a popular place for residents in Southside to enjoy Hibachi.
Residents head over to Strange Brew Tavern in Southside for craft beers and top shelf liquor.
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Lehigh Parkway offers the beauty of Lehigh Valley
While Southside is home to several small parks, none are as prominent as Lehigh Parkway, the largest park in Allentown with 629 acres. Walkers, joggers and bike riders enjoy getting fresh air on the paved pathway that leads to historic covered bridges over the Little Lehigh Creek, a popular spot for fishing. Many of those fish come from Lil’ Le-Hi Trout Nursery, located in the park. Residents enjoy stopping by to feed the tens of thousands of fish, which are eventually released throughout the Lehigh Valley. Horse riding trails are available in the park’s dense woods, along with a challenging disc golf course.
Lehigh Parkway includes grassy fields used by deer for grazing.
Lehigh Parkway offers 5 miles of trails great for walking and biking.
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Celebrating the holidays at Lehigh Parkway
Lehigh Parkway is a popular spot for Allentown’s 5K races. And during the holidays, locals look forward to Lights on the Parkway, where countless residents marvel at the dazzling drive-thorough light display covering over a mile of the Lehigh Parkway.
The many paths of Southside schooling
Students who live within city limits are served by the Allentown School District, which gets a C-minus grade from Niche. Those who live on the east and west sides are served by A-minus-graded Salisbury Township School District. Students begin their studies at Salisbury Elementary before going on to Salisbury Middle, both of which get a B grade. They’ll finish their degrees at A-minus-graded Salisbury High, which offers several advancement pathways for seniors, from scholar classes in partnership with nearby universities to vocational education at the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute.
Salisbury Middle School is located in Allentown Pennsylvania.
Salisbury High School receives an excellent overall A- grade from niche.com.
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LANta buses provide convenient transportation throughout Southside.
Whether going to downtown or NYC, it's covered
Commuters can take one of several roads to get downtown and have access to LANta bus stops scattered all around the neighborhood. Interstate 78 runs right through Southside, which leads about 90 miles east to New York City.
From Mack Trucks to go-karts
Mack Trucks built its iconic vehicles for more than a century in Southside, and locals can visit the Mack Truck Museum today to learn all about it. Though the original Mack Truck assembly building shut down, the engines continue to roar as it is now home to Lehigh Valley Grand Prix, a thrilling indoor go-kart track.
The Mack Truck Museum is actively welcoming visitors and a resource for refurbishing old models.
The Lehigh Valley Grand Prix provides Southside with thrilling speed at their indoor racetrack.
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Parks in this Area
Lehigh Parkway
Bike Trails
Disc Golf
Fishing
Roosevelt Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Green Acres Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Waldheim Park
Trails
Playground
Parking Lot
Laubach Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Percy Ruhe Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Walden Terrace Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Devonshire Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Louise Lane Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Lehigh Valley International
15 min drive
Bus
Wyoming & 11th Wb
Bus
4th & Montgomery Sb
Bus
Emaus & Law Sb
Bus
Dixon & 7th Wb
Bus
Emaus & 4th Sb
Bus
4th & Baker Sb
Bus
8th & St John Nb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Southside
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southside, Allentown sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Southside, Allentown over the last 12 months is $336,479, up 12% from the average 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
41,570
Median Age
38
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,220
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,440
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87%
College Graduates
20.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.1%
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®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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