Palmer Heights
Midcentury homes with large lots and leafy streetscapes
Palmer provides an array of housing styles, including ranch homes, Cape Cod designs with vibrant floral landscapes and split-level houses, all built from the 1950s to the 1970s. The town's streetscapes feature wide roads and mature trees on spacious one-acre plots. Despite the absence of sidewalks, Palmer Heights features parks, playgrounds and 8 miles of biking trails to enjoy the outdoors. “It has a ton of different housing options and amenities like the Delaware Bike trails,” says Brenda DeGerolamo, who is an area native and the assistant manager of Palmer Township. Interested homebuyers will find properties ranging from $265,000 to $310,000, depending on square footage and bedroom count.Easton Area schools and the annual bonfire football game
The Easton Area School District comprises seven elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. Palmer Elementary School and Easton Area Middle School earn a C-plus rating from Niche. Easton Area High School, with a B Niche Score, upholds a unique tradition since 1962. Seniors construct a towering bonfire the Tuesday before the Thanksgiving Day football game against Phillipsburg High School. The bonfire follows a march from Cottingham Stadium to the school in Palmer Township, where thousands of families and former students gather in anticipation, often taking pictures and sharing stories of their own senior year bonfire years ago. “The high school holds their reunion the same weekend, so it really brings everyone together again,” DeGerolamo says. “They pack the stadium on Thanksgiving. It’s the longest-standing high school football tradition in America, I believe.”Tree City USA with 13 parks supporting active lifestyles
Acknowledged as a Tree City USA community in 2022, Palmer has 13 parks, including Briarcliffe Park and Palmer Park, playgrounds and the Palmer Bikeway. Locals can utilize the Palmer Sports Complex for baseball or relax at the Palmer Township Community Pool, equipped with long water slides, and basketball and tennis courts. The Charles Chrin Community Center hosts pickleball, basketball, an indoor swimming pool and a fitness center. “Families often rent the pavilions at our parks for parties and get-togethers,” DeGerolamo says. “We also have an environmental group that hosts electronics recycling and litter clean-up events. Our environment is important to us here.”Easy access to supermarkets and the Palmer Park Mall
Palmer Heights offers a variety of shopping and dining options concentrated along Twenty-Fifth Street. Palmer Town Center offers Giant, Aldi and Lidl, while nearby Nazareth Road offers Palmer Park Mall and eateries like Palmer Diner and Takumi Sushi. Farther down the road lies Lower Nazareth Commons, home to Target, Wegmans and Diner 248. Across from it is Northampton Crossing, housing Walmart, Kohl's, Petsmart, Sam’s Club and a movie theater.Head to Easton for festivals and farmers markets
The Palmer Township Community Weekend at Fairview Park is a four-night community fair marked on every local’s calendar, and families in the area like to celebrate birthdays at Bushkill Park off Tatamy Road, home to the country’s oldest funhouse. When there’s a lull in events, residents drive to Easton, 3 miles down Northampton Street. Easton, known for its summer bacon fest and October garlic fest, has an artsy downtown area with stores like 2nd Base Vintage off Northampton or Third Street’s Belleville Market and Easton Antique Emporium. On Saturday mornings, the farmers market offers organic and natural goods from local small businesses. Families can enjoy a colorful afternoon at The Crayola Experience while walking around Easton’s central square.Palmer residents work in nearby Bethlehem and Allentown
Residents enjoy convenient access through Route 33 and Route 22 and often commute to neighboring Bethlehem or Allentown for work. Though the town has an occasional sinkhole, Palmer ensures safety by following the Carbonate Bedrock Standard in all construction projects. Easton Hospital is easily accessible within a five-to-ten-minute drive from anywhere in the township. Other hospitals in nearby Bethlehem and Allentown, part of the Lehigh Valley, provide additional healthcare options.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ayon Codner
Ayon Codner
Keller Williams Real Estate - Allentown
(866) 721-8306
48 Total Sales
1 in Palmer Heights
$1,700,000 Price
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Paula Douris
Paula Douris
Weichert Realtors
(908) 916-3176
93 Total Sales
1 in Palmer Heights
$376,003 Price
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John Coleman
John Coleman
Weichert Realtors
(484) 666-5936
14 Total Sales
2 in Palmer Heights
$270K - $296K Price Range
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Sureya Lococo
Sureya Lococo
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Real Estate
(484) 666-0504
121 Total Sales
2 in Palmer Heights
$215K - $310K Price Range
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Shabana Pathan
Shabana Pathan
Keller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem
(484) 666-3084
371 Total Sales
2 in Palmer Heights
$310K - $370K Price Range
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Loren Keim
Loren Keim
Century 21 Keim Realtors
(610) 831-4500
509 Total Sales
4 in Palmer Heights
$295K - $440K Price Range
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
Fairview Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Meuser Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Local Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Newburg Park
Barberry Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
St. Jane's Church Fields
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Multi-Purpose Field
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Palmer Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Palmer Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Palmer Heights, Palmer sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Palmer Heights, Palmer over the last 12 months is $329,000, down 70% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$351,925
Median Sale Price
$329,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$465,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$378,463
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$222,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
49
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-70%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$339
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,406
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
3.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,612
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
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
3,605
Median Age
48
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$97,536
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,031
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.6%
Advanced Degrees
12.8%
% Population in Labor Force
70.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
30''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
15
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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