Suburban Neighborhood in Freemansburg, Pennsylvania
Northampton County 18020
Neighborhood Reviews
3.8
$379,278Average Value$206Average Price per Sq Ft5Homes For Sale
Commuter-friendly east of Bethlehem
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.
Plotted streets filled with older homes
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.
Middletown-Northampton County is a quiet, suburban neighborhood in Bethlehem PA.
The owners of this Middletown-Northampton County ranch home pay attention to curb appeal.
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Local bagels and outdoor tacos
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.”
Vic's Bagels is a regular stop for many folks in Middletown-Northampton County.
Geaker's Tacos in Middletown-Northampton County is a popular stop for milkshakes.
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Bethlehem movie nights in the summer
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.
Solid schooling in the Bethlehem area
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.
Freedom High School boasts a student to teacher ratio of 18 to 1.
East Hills Middle School serves 972 students in grades six through eight.
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Street hockey and butterfly garden
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.
Middletown-Northampton County parents can watch their kids play from the bench at Comer Park.
Street hockey is very popular among visitors to the 14th St Park.
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Three buses throughout and two interstates nearby
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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Parks in this Area
Northdale Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Bethlehem Rose Garden
Bike Trails
Fishing
Trails
Bethlehem Township Par
Comer Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
L.G. Stewart Playground
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Freemansburg Canal Park
Freemansburg Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Fairview Park
14th Street Park
Transit
Airport
Lehigh Valley International
18 min drive
Bus
Freemansburg & 8th Wb
Bus
Easton & 7th Eb
Bus
Freemansburg & 10th Wb
Bus
Freemansburg & 12th Wb
Bus
Freemansburg & 6th Wb
Bus
Freemansburg & 2nd Wb
Bus
Freemansburg & 14th
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.814 Reviews
4.0Niche User
4/18/2015Niche Review
Genrally the people are nice and friendly. The schools are always doing things to help the community and the commu nity is always giving back to the people. The nighborhod is unified and compared to other places crime is rare.
4.0Niche User
2/9/2016Niche Review
The Lehigh Valley and Bethlehem in particular are very safe. No city or region is immune to crime, however the Bethlehem Police Department is a proactive, community oriented police department and crime is minimal.
5.0Niche User
4/18/2015Niche Review
The weather is pretty calm and nothing really severe happens. If it rai ns too much there are road that may flood but there is always a bad road you could take. We experiance all seasons so it does sometimes get too cold to even go to school in the winter, and the pipes are known to sometimes freeze.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Middletown
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Middletown, Freemansburg sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Middletown, Freemansburg over the last 12 months is $372,937, down 11% 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
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Demographics
Total Population
7,737
Median Age
46
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$92,149
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$115,028
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.7%
College Graduates
27.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.1%
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®
39/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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