Middletown
Suburban Neighborhood in Freemansburg, Pennsylvania
Northampton County 18020
Neighborhood Reviews
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.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.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.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Loren Keim
Loren Keim
Century 21 Keim Realtors
(610) 831-4500
510 Total Sales
2 in Middletown
$265K - $405K Price Range
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Donna Steo
Donna Steo
Keller Williams Real Estate
(877) 763-8582
180 Total Sales
2 in Middletown
$353K - $551K Price Range
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Michael Del Cioppo
Michael Del Cioppo
Realty One Group Next Door
(908) 836-7682
179 Total Sales
1 in Middletown
$253,000 Price
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Joe McGavin
Joe McGavin
Responds QuicklyRealty One Group Supreme
(484) 666-0110
115 Total Sales
4 in Middletown
$72K - $470K Price Range
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Mike Dorney
Mike Dorney
Weichert Realtors
(484) 623-9933
114 Total Sales
3 in Middletown
$280K - $525K Price Range
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Paula Douris
Paula Douris
Weichert Realtors
(908) 916-3176
96 Total Sales
1 in Middletown
$349,000 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
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
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/18/2015
Niche 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.
2/9/2016
Niche 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.
4/18/2015
Niche 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.
8/19/2014
Niche Review
There is a wide variety of local businesses.
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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
Middletown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Middletown, Freemansburg sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Middletown, Freemansburg over the last 12 months is $375,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$369,900
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$375,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$386,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
89
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$207
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,702
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Median Year Built
1975
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,705
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,010
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,825 - $2,100 per month
- Birchwood Commons
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 778+ Sq Ft
- 2000 Birchwood Cir
- Bethlehem, PA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
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
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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