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Small borough tucked beside the Lehigh River
Once a booming canal town, Freemansburg is now a residential borough with sidewalk-lined streets, community green spaces and local businesses along the banks of the Lehigh River. “This is a quaint, small town where everyone knows each other and is willing to help each other out,” says Jonathan Itterly, the Borough Manager of Freemansburg. “We’re also going through some interesting projects right now. We’re building a community amphitheater to host music shows and movie nights, and we have funding for a community center in Gerald C. Yob Community Park.” The borough is just east of downtown Bethlehem and located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley, with convenient commutes on the nearby Interstate 78.
Freemansburg sits on the Lehigh River
Freemansburg population was tallied at 2,875 in the 2020 census.
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Traditional homes from the mid-1900s
Freemansburg features a variety of single-family homes and townhomes built around the mid-1900s. Homebuyers can find traditional ranch-style, Colonial Revival and Cape Cod-style homes sitting side-by-side on modest lots with room for a small patio or garden. Most homes feature red brick exteriors and have attached or detached garages. Prices range from around $200,000 for a two-bedroom ranch-style home to $375,000 for a three-bedroom Cape Cod. The borough is also home to several townhome communities built throughout the early 2000s, with prices ranging from about $145,000 to $320,000.
Freemansburg has many sections of historic row homes.
Historic homes such as this Victorian are often found on the historic Market St in Freemansburg.
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Interstate 78 provides access to the Lehigh Valley
Centrally located in the Lehigh Valley, Freemansburg is about 8 miles from Interstate 78 – which connects to other major thoroughfares such as Interstate 476. Residents are about 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 80 miles west of New York. The Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority provides local bus service to the community, with several stops along the borough’s main thoroughfares. The Lehigh Valley International Airport is about 6 miles northeast.
Freemansburg residents have convenient access to I-78.
I-78 is close by to Freemansburg which provides access to the Lehigh Valley.
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Local eateries and convenient shopping centers
The borough’s Main Street runs parallel to the Lehigh River. “This year in June we’re doing a complete revitalization of Main Street,” Itterly says. “We’re widening the roadways, adding brick crosswalks and putting up string lighting across the streets that will change colors.” Cherry’s Caribbean Place is a take-out restaurant serving homestyle Jamaican foods, while Portugalia BBQ serves authentic Portuguese dishes in a laid-back dining room. Next to Gerald C. Yob Community Park, locals can gather in vinyl booths at Freemansburg Diner and enjoy comfort foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Residents can pick up groceries at the Stefko Shopping Center along Stefko Boulevard, which includes The Fresh Grocer.
Residents flock to Freemansburg Diner for a hearty breakfast any day of the week.
Check off your grocery list at The Fresh Grocer in Freemansburg.
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Community park and miles of riverfront trails
Gerald C. Yob Community Park sits across the street from Freemansburg Elementary School and features a playground for kids to explore. Further down the road, the Freemansburg Bethlehem Township Athletic Association provides the community with several ballfields. Residents can also head to Main Street and hop on the D&L Trail at the Freemansburg Trailhead. The Bethlehem–Freemansburg section of the trail spans over 3 miles and offers views of the historic Bethlehem Steel site from across the Lehigh River. “I like to say Freemansburg has one of the nicest sections of the trail. It’s also a very popular spot for fishing. The canal is stocked with trout every year, which draws quite a crowd,” Itterly says. The borough is part of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Canal Corridor, and locals can also walk by historic Lock No. 44, the last original lock tender's house along the canal. Over on Stefko Boulevard, Steel City Bowl and Brews is a trendy bowling alley complete with arcade games.
The D&L Trail in Freemansburg Canal Park is a perfect spot for fishing.
Residents get their steps in along the D&L Trail in Freemansburg.
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Annual festivities at Gerald C. Yob Community Park
The borough hosts several events, including the annual Summer Carnival. The week-long carnival is held at Gerald C. Yob Community Park and the festivities include carnival rides, games, food vendors and more. “One of our biggest events is the Fall Fest, where we have a large bonfire, food trucks and activities for the kids in the park,” Itterly says.
Tire out the tykes on the playground at Freemansburg Park.
Freemansburg Park features a rentable pavilion that is perfect for a picnic.
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Kids attend the Bethlehem Area School District
Most children begin their education at Freemansburg Elementary School, which earned a C-plus from Niche. Older kids attend the B-minus-rated Northeast Middle School and B-rated Liberty High School. The high school offers Advanced Placement courses, allowing students to earn college credit. Teens may also elect to take career-oriented classes at the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School. Residents are also just north of Lehigh University.
Exterior of Freemansburg Elementary School a K-5 school serving approximately 350 students
Northeast Middle School serves 749 students in grades 6-8.
Liberty High School serves 2,800 students in grades 9-12.
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Middletown is a neighborhood east of Allentown and Bethlehem, conveniently located just north of the Lehigh River. “It’s a great commuter location; it’s right off the interstate,” says John Keely, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Real Estate-West End who has been in real estate since 2000. “It’s a suburb of Allentown, and it’s where everyone seems to end up living.” The area is mainly residential but has a few locally owned restaurants as well as some chain businesses. Middletown receives a 2 crime score from the CAP Index, lower than the national average of 4.
The area is mostly plotted out with parallel streets and homes built in the 50s, 60s and 70s. The roads follow the hills, and some streets will have sidewalks on them, typically around newer construction. Mature trees fill the older streets, sometimes acting as natural fences between neighbors. Newer construction areas may have a few mature trees, but the property is likely to have less trees and foliage for an open look on the property. Some homes may come with backyard fences and pools. “I would say it’s probably 50% multi-family buildings,” Keely says. Prices for townhomes range between $220,000 and $520,000. Bi-level, ranch, Colonial Revival and Cape Cod homes begin around $200,000 and can reach about $470,000. Traditional homes range from $450,000 to $620,000.
Along Easton Avenue, a GIANT for groceries shares parking space with Dave’s Home Furnishing. Vic’s Bagels, open until 2 p.m., sells breakfast sandwiches and egg platters in addition to bagels and homemade cream cheeses. Along Freemansburg Avenue, Geaker’s Tacos is an outdoor seating-only restaurant. Kingfish American Bistro & Wine Bar has weekly specials for seafood, including a “Create Your Own Seafood Combo.”
Throughout the summer in Bethlehem, Volleyball Nights at Fairview Park occur on Wednesdays, while the Music in the Parks concert series usually occurs on the weekends and features local artists. “You’re close to all local towns and municipalities,” Keely says. Bethlehem also has 2024 Movies in the Park, showing animated films, where the only thing to bring is a blanket or chair to enjoy the films.
The Bethlehem Area School District covers the neighborhood. Depending on where students live, they may begin at Governor Wolf Elementary, which earns an A-minus from Niche. Other elementary school options include Farmersville, with a B-minus, and Miller Heights, with an A-minus. East Mills Middle School and Freedom High receive a B from Niche. At Freedom High, students can take Advanced Placement courses.
Behind the Bethlehem Area Public Library—Coolidge Branch, Comer Park has room for children to run through the grassy field or play on the playground. 14th Street Park, aptly named for its location, is a horizontal strip of park only about 90 feet wide with a tennis court, parking lot, street hockey rink and a multipurpose/half basketball court lined up in the space. With a walking trail surrounding it, Birchwood Park has a butterfly garden alongside more traditional park offerings like a playground and a half-basketball court.
The Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority operates three buses through the area. Two of them begin in Bethlehem with one crossing the overall Allentown area; both towns are to the west of the neighborhood. “Middletown has a really great traffic flow,” Keely says. Route 22 and Route 33 are about 2 miles to the north and east, respectively.
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Demographics
Total Population
2,988
Median Age
37
Population under 18
26.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,173
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,028
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.1%
College Graduates
16.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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