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Suburban calm and great schooling in South Whitehall
Just east of Allentown and within 100 miles of Philadelphia and New York City, South Whitehall Township is in an Allentown suburb in the Lehigh Valley. The township was established in 1810 by petitioning Northampton County to divide Whitehall Township into Whitehall Township, North Whitehall Township and South Whitehall Township. Today, it boasts an A-rated school system, according to Niche with the Parkland School District and has put in added investment into its parks and recreation department. “South Whitehall Township has the lowest taxes in the area, so that fact draws people to the area,” says Mark Molchany, an associate broker with Re/Max Unlimited Real Estate, who has lived in the Lehigh Valley his entire life. “Combined that with the Parkland School District that attracts homebuyers to the township.”
Scenic subdivisions abound in South Whitehall
Featuring multiple subdivisions across the township, potential buyers will have pretty much every architectural style option. With rolling hills and trees that provide shade and show off a range of colors in the fall, home styles include Cottages, ranches, American Foursquares and Cape Cods, and both Tudor Revivals and Colonial Revivals. Buyers can expect a three-bedroom ranch to start around $315,000, while some larger Colonial Revival homes with six bedrooms can rise above the $1 million mark. “The market continues to move steadily, but the Lehigh Valley continues to struggle with lack of inventory,” Molchany says.
There are brick craftsman stye homes in South Whitehall Township.
Paint your cottage style home your favoirte color in South Whitehall Township.
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Top-notch schooling with Parkland School District
Students are zoned for the Parkland School District, which scores an A on Niche, is ranked as the best district in the Lehigh Valley on the site and boasts a 96% graduation rate. While housing location determines the school path for elementary and middle school, every district student attends Parkland High School. One potential option is Kratzer Elementary, Orefield Middle and Parkland High School. The elementary and middle school each score an A-minus on Niche, while the high school grades an A. Parkland offers a virtual academy that issues enrolled students a Chromebook, allows them to graduate with the same diploma as an in-school student, and allows enrollees to participate in the school's clubs and athletics.
Kratzer Elementary School provides education in the neighborhood of
South Whitehall Township.
Parkland Senior High, located in Allentown, has students from local areas like Trexlertown.
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Routing to Philly and NYC
Located just under 60 miles from Philadelphia and under 100 miles from New York City, public roadways provide folks who want to commute to work or the big cities access from South Whitehall Township. The Lehigh Valley interchange off Interstate 476, the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Northeast corridor, is in the township and one way for commuters to reach Philadelphia. U.S. Route 22 also crosses the western part of the township, which is away from New York.
Finding the essential at Crest Plaza and hearty breakfast at Norma J's
The Crest Plaza Shopping Center is a one-stop shop for groceries and retail. Locals can pick up their weekly needs from the Weis Market, shop the wide selection at Target or take care of first aid needs and prescriptions at Rite Aid. While there are plenty of chain restaurants, locals love starting their day with breakfast at Norma J’s Restaurant. Another favorite is Chris’ Family Restaurant, known for serving American, Greek and Pennsylvania Dutch Classics.
Shop for your pets essentials at Living Things pet store.
Norma J Restaurant is a small charming place to get a home cooked meal.
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Getting outdoors at the unique Kohler Ridge Park
South Whitehall Township has put an added emphasis on parks and outdoor green spaces recently. The township announced that it completed a master plan for the 25.7-acre Kohler Ridge Park to center around nature, ecology, heritage and history. South Whitehall also finished work on a 20,000-square-foot, unique playground, which features space for both younger and older children, a basket swing and a zip line at Cover Bridge Park. The park is also the starting point for the Jordan Creek Greenway, a hiking trail almost a mile along a wooden bridge. Work on the greenway will continue with another mile trail through Covered Bridge Park to be completed in 2024. Known for its two regulation soccer fields that can host youth rec matches, The Vistas Park also features a paved basketball court and playground.
Bob Rodale Cycling & Fitness Park features a paved loop with lanes for biking & jogging.
Springhouse West Playground is a nice smaller park to walk to with the kids in South Whitehall.
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Community gathering around South Whitehall
South Whitehall community members come together each fall for the annual South Whitehall Township Fall Fest. The festival is held at Covered Bridge Park and features food, music and activities, including craft vendors, hayrides and a farmers market. For adventure seekers, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom amusement park is about 5 miles south of the township.
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Parks in this Area
Medcap Soccer Fields
Martha Nolan Memorial Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Springhouse West Playground
Cedar Creek Parkway West
Picnic Area
Soccer
Multi-Purpose Field
Lehigh County Jordan Creek Parkway
Bike Trails
Trails
Nature Center
Covered Bridge Park
Transit
Airport
Lehigh Valley International
16 min drive
Bus
Walbert & Valley View Dr Wb
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Walbert & Springhouse Rd Wb
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Walbert & Brandywine Rd Eb
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Rt 309 & Chapmans Eb
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Walbert & Whitehall Wb
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Tilghman & Westfield Wb
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Winchester & Cedar Crest
South Whitehall Township Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Whitehall Township, Orefield sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Whitehall Township, Orefield over the last 12 months is $339,990, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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HIGHEST & BEST BY 8/5 AT 7PM. Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome in the sought-after Country Crossing community! Offering 1,655 square feet of comfortable living space, this home features a bright and open layout perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious kitchen flows effortlessly into the dining and living areas, while the cozy backyard
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SHOWINGS BEGIN SAT 08/02/2025 Take advantage of this centrally located town-house in the heart of Parkland School District. Boasting 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, in-unit laundry, rear deck, and full walkout basement. Owner provides trash, water, and sewer. HOA fee covered by the owner. HOA Provides snow removal in public areas. This home is minutes away from PA-309, US-22, and I-78, providing ease
All Brick colonial in the Parkland school district. 4 bedrooms 3.5 baths. Hardwood floors in LR,DR,FR, Tiled floors in Kitchen and eating area. Granite counter top. Large bedrooms. Finished basemaent with a full Bath and small kitchen. Relax in the outdoor patio and enjoy the quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Small pets are permitted for a small extra charge.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
12,517
Median Age
44
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,433
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$115,442
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
44.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.3%
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®
21/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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