Downtown Easton
Mix of vintage homes and apartments with more renters than owners
Just over 40% of downtown Easton’s property mix comprises multifamily properties like apartments, townhouses and condos, while only 22% of properties are single-family homes. The neighborhood’s renter-owner split is roughly 90% to 10%. Many multifamily complexes and apartment units sit above commercial properties at the street level. And while the median single-family home sale price is $450,000, the median price for a townhome is around $160,000. Overall, though, downtown Easton’s average home value of $320,000 still ranges below the national figure and slightly below the average home value for the greater Lehigh Valley Metro Area. Single-family homes cost between approximately $310,000 and $800,000, while multifamily properties can range from $160,000 to $730,000 for a single unit, or upwards of $900,000 for an entire building. Most homes are historic builds that date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Federal-style townhouses, American Foursquares and traditional brick row homes are all common.Parks, trails and water activities along Easton’s riverfront
Most parks and recreational amenities in downtown Easton are located along the city’s riverfront. The Delaware and Lehigh Rivers border two sides of the downtown area and offer water activities like kayaking, canoeing and fishing. Residents can walk to places like Riverside Park for playgrounds, paved walking trails and an amphitheater, which hosts live performances by musicians and other entertainers. People can use the boat launch at the adjacent Scott Park to access the river. Across the Lehigh River, locals can go for a stroll along the Lehigh Canal Towpath, which is part of the 165-mile-long Delaware and Lehigh Trail, often referred to simply as the D&L Trail.Downtown Easton offers shops, galleries and riverfront dining
Downtown Easton is the city’s central shopping, dining and entertainment hub. Residents can walk to a variety of local eateries, boutiques, theater venues, museum exhibits and art galleries along Northhampton Street. The Easton Farmers’ Market takes place at The Riverfront in Scott Park every Saturday morning between May and December. Established in 1752, the farmers' market has hosted countless vendors throughout its more than 270-year existence. “Downtown Easton also has some really good local restaurants,” Lindquist says. Popular dining spots include places like River Grille, an eclectic bistro serving Asian and French fusion food, and Thyme Rooftop Grille, where patrons can watch the sun set over the river from an outdoor rooftop patio. Diners will also find coffee shops, neighborhood bakeries and artisan food shops like Easton Public Market and Nature’s Way Market throughout the downtown area. Boutique clothing stores, book shops and other assorted small businesses are also located downtown. For big-box stores and national retailers, Palmer Town Centre is a 3-mile drive away and features a Home Depot, Giant supermarket, Marshalls and Five Below.Heritage Day and the Crayola factory make for a vibrant downtown
Every July since the reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 at Centre Square, downtown Easton has hosted its annual Heritage Day celebration. Attendees can enjoy live music performances, historical reenactments and family-friendly activities for all ages. There are also history tours that travel through downtown landmarks like The Sigal Museum, the 1753 Bachmann Publick House and the Parsons-Taylor House. Other attractions in downtown Easton include unique recreation facilities like Skeggy’s Axe House and the Crayola Experience, a tour through an operational Crayola factory complete with kid-friendly activities and a dining area. Guests can create their own coloring book and take home a personalized crayon at the on-site store.Attending Easton Area schools and Lafayette College
Students living in downtown Easton are zoned for the Easton Area School District, which receives an overall B rating from Niche. Those in prekindergarten through fifth grade can start their academic journeys at Francis A. March Elementary, a B-rated primary institution. Elementary students also have the choice to enroll in the Easton Arts Academy Charter School, which receives a C rating. Easton Area Middle is a C-plus-rated school for grades six through eight, and Easton Area High earns a B. Just north of downtown is the 230-acre main campus for Lafayette College, a private liberal arts college with an undergraduate population of less than 2,800 students.Easton’s downtown is walkable and well-connected for travel
Downtown Easton is a walkable community with a full network of sidewalks and other amenities, including pedestrian crossings at busy intersections and roundabouts to slow traffic. U.S. Route 22 is an east-west highway that runs through the northern part of downtown that leads approximately 17 miles west to Allentown. Less than a mile from downtown is Easton City Hall and the Easton Intermodal Transit Center, where commuters can catch bus services via Greyhound and Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority. The Lehigh Valley International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. St. Luke’s Hospital – Easton Campus has a 24-hour emergency department less than 3 miles from downtown.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Shabana Pathan
Shabana Pathan
Keller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem
(484) 666-3084
370 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Easton
$385K - $650K Price Range
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Ryan Romeo
Ryan Romeo
Responds QuicklyMorganelli Properties LLC
(484) 715-8689
11 Total Sales
3 in Downtown Easton
$310K - $1.4M Price Range
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Scott Harrington
Scott Harrington
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Heritage R E
(610) 546-2125
50 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Easton
$147,000 Price
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Eric Riedinger
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Eric Riedinger
Responds QuicklyIronValley RE of Lehigh Valley
(610) 632-5478
18 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Easton
$285,000 Price
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Jon Capobianco
Jon Capobianco
Responds QuicklyEquity Lehigh Valley LLC
(272) 200-0266
43 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Easton
$221,000 Price
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Laura Gibki
Laura Gibki
RE/MAX Real Estate
(484) 591-4308
111 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Easton
$700,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Hugh Moore Park
Riverside Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Scott Park
- Fishing
- Trails
- Playground
Easton Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Dutchtown Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Milton Street Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Vanderveer Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Easton | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Easton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Easton, Easton sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Easton, Easton over the last 12 months is $525,000, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$459,995
Median Sale Price
$525,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$464,995
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
28%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$247
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
165
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1900
Months of Supply
8.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,105
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,044
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,432
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
856
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,742
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,050 - $2,600 per month
- 428 Northampton
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 700+ Sq Ft
- 428 Northampton St
- Easton, PA
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$1,800 - $1,955 per month
- 120 Northampton Street
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 750+ Sq Ft
- 120 Northampton St
- Easton, PA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,878
Median Age
44
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,425
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,415
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.9%
College Graduates
34.8%
Advanced Degrees
6.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.6%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
25''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
77
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
95
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southside Easton
Primarily residential neighborhood bounded by rivers
West Ward
Sidewalk-lined streets, local businesses and community spaces near downtown Easton
College Hill
Historic housing meets Lafayette College in the hills above the Delaware River
West Easton
Small residential borough just outside of the city of Easton
Wilson
Local festivals in a small Pennsylvania borough
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