South Whitehall 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Donna Steo
Donna Steo
Keller Williams Real Estate
(877) 763-8582
177 Total Sales
1 in South Whitehall Township
$485,000 Price
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Joe McGavin
Joe McGavin
Responds QuicklyRealty One Group Supreme
(484) 666-0110
113 Total Sales
2 in South Whitehall Township
$258K - $430K Price Range
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Ayon Codner
Ayon Codner
Keller Williams Real Estate - Allentown
(866) 721-8306
48 Total Sales
3 in South Whitehall Township
$620K - $640K Price Range
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Paula Douris
Paula Douris
Weichert Realtors
(908) 916-3176
93 Total Sales
1 in South Whitehall Township
$475,500 Price
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Daniele Davanzo
Daniele Davanzo
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Hearthside
(484) 229-6709
64 Total Sales
1 in South Whitehall Township
$250,000 Price
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Rebecca Miklas
Rebecca Miklas
Miklas Realty
(484) 246-8396
136 Total Sales
1 in South Whitehall Township
$400,000 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
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
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Whitehall Township | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Whitehall Township Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Whitehall Township, Orefield sell after 72 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 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$329,000
Median Sale Price
$339,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$339,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$395,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$407,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
103
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$223
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,843
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1976
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,143
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,851
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,057
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
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
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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