Upper Macungie Township
Quarryside views at Upper Macungie Park
Upper Macungie Park offers residents lakeside views and plenty of ball fields, volleyball courts and shelters for picnics. It is a popular spot for disc golf with access to the Hassen Creek Nature Trail. Though just under a mile, the trail packs much punch, traversing through historical sites and a waterfall. Fitness Plaza is on Glenlivet Drive for indoor indoor exercise. Lone Lake Park is across from the township fire station, with a few multi-use sports courts, and Grange Park comes alive during the summer months at the splash pad. The park also has pickleball courts, a thoughtfully designed playground for kids of all ages and a rock-climbing wall.
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Family homes surrounded by greenery
The residential landscape of Upper Macungie Township unfolds into distinct areas, including Fogelsville and Trexlertown. The township's residential clusters gravitate towards various local amenities, such as parks, schools and shopping centers. Residential streets feature a spectrum of housing styles, encompassing ranch-style and colonial residences, some embraced by trees and natural surroundings. Also found are Neo-traditional homes, characterized by triangular, gabled roofs and tan hues, and contemporary townhomes, clad in muted grey masonry. Prices for residences span from $290,000 for three-bedroom to upwards of $500,000 for five-bedroom single-family homes.
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Parkland School District is rated with an A, according to Niche
The Parkland School District oversees academics and after-school recreation in this rural enclave. Students may attend Fred J. Jaindl Elementary, Springhouse Middle and Parkland High; the district attains Niche's highest rankings with an overall grade of A. Noteworthy programs like Parkland High's Technology and Education initiative prioritize STEM-based learning. Further educational flexibility is afforded through the Parkland Virtual Academy, accommodating diverse learning needs. "The Parkland School District is massive. They have every activity you can imagine for the kids," Cummings says.
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Run errands at Lehigh Hills Shopping Center
North Krocks Road carries Whole Foods, Target and Nordstrom, and at Lehigh Hills Shopping Center on Glenlivet Drive, residents will find Weis Markets for groceries. Adjacent to the center is Aloha Poke, piling up traditional Hawaiian-style poke bowls and boba. Nearby is Madeline's, an upper-scale dining experience dishing out specialty pizzas and seafood dishes. For more grub, Yocco's The Hot Dog King is the place for casual bites after the park, and Sunset Grille offers a curated selection of Tex-Mex staples and cocktails. About 10 Miles away is the Lehigh Valley Mall, but closer to home is Trexler Town Plaza for big box stores.
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Sweet libations at Vyncrest Winery
Several wineries and breweries have found home in Upper Macungie making it a mainstay for locals. Vyncrest Winery has been in the community since 1974, where residents come to unwind with locally made red and white wines accompanied by live jazz on weekends. What once started as a hobby became a business for the Skrip family, owners of Clover Hill Vineyard & Winery, offering tastings, tours and craft nights.
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Upper Macungie Township is a hub for manufacturing industries
There's Interstate 78 and Pennsylvania Route 100, leading residents to Interstate 476 and Interstate 95 for convenient commutes to Philly or The Big Apple. The Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority or (LANTa) serve the community offering several stops peppered throughout. Schantz Road is a hub of manufacturing and trucking, housing major employers such as, Coca-Cola, Amazon and Ocean Spray. The township is also 17 miles west of St. Luke's University Hospital - Bethlehem Campus and 14 miles from Lehigh Valley International Airport.
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Written By
Pao Cordero
Photography Contributed By
TJ Engler
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joe McGavin
Joe McGavin
Responds QuicklyRealty One Group Supreme
(484) 666-0110
113 Total Sales
4 in Upper Macungie Township
$338K - $1.7M Price Range
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Paula Douris
Paula Douris
Weichert Realtors
(908) 916-3176
93 Total Sales
2 in Upper Macungie Township
$300K - $330K Price Range
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Melissa Welsh
Melissa Welsh
Preferred Properties Plus
(267) 647-1763
20 Total Sales
1 in Upper Macungie Township
$401,000 Price
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Shabana Pathan
Shabana Pathan
Keller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem
(484) 666-3084
370 Total Sales
3 in Upper Macungie Township
$258K - $559K Price Range
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Loren Keim
Loren Keim
Century 21 Keim Realtors
(610) 831-4500
509 Total Sales
5 in Upper Macungie Township
$305K - $380K Price Range
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Amanda Marx
Amanda Marx
Responds QuicklyMullen Realty Associates
(570) 276-3735
170 Total Sales
1 in Upper Macungie Township
$410,000 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
Applewood Clubhouse
Macungie Memorial Park
Lone Lane Park
Grange Park
Ricky Park Field
Upper Macungie Park
Dog Park
Olde Town Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Upper Macungie Township | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Upper Macungie Township Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Upper Macungie Township, Fogelsville sell after 107 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Upper Macungie Township, Fogelsville over the last 12 months is $604,000, up 48% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$634,000
Median Sale Price
$604,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$604,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$509,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$280,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
48
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
48%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$352
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,028
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1996
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,477
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,861
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,424
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 312 - 3pm
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Thursday, Jul 3111:30am - 3pm
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Sunday, Aug 312 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,020 - $4,696 per month
- Woodmont Ridge at Upper Macungie
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 820+ Sq Ft
- 5265 Rockrose Ln
- Allentown, PA
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$2,022 - $2,050 per month
- The Apartments at Olde Towne
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,106+ Sq Ft
- 100 Ramapo Trail
- Allentown, PA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
17,464
Median Age
42
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$118,905
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$139,930
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.2%
College Graduates
56.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.7%
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®
31
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7
/ 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.
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