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Palmer Heights has century-old traditions on the Delaware River
In 1857, Seipsville Inn was busy with frontiersmen passing through the Lehigh Valley off Nazareth Road. Upstairs, Forks Township officials devised plans for a new township named after George Palmer, Pennsylvania's Surveyor General. Today, Palmer Heights sits by the Delaware River, steeped with century-long traditions. “We have everything you’d want in the Lehigh Valley. If you want a small atmosphere, we have it. If you want the big city, we’re 60 miles from New York City and Philadelphia.”
Take in the iconic lion statues as they welcome you to the Palmer Township Community Pool in Palmer Heights.
Palmer Heights give the feeling that the beautiful greenscape is never ending.
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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.
Palmer Heights rancher style homes borrow spanish revival architecture.
Colonial revival style homes often have a second story overhang and built in garage for private parking in Palmer Heights.
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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.”
Phillipsburg High School has a unique and stunning campus with pristine architectural design.
Easton Area Middle School features an updated gymnasium and the finest facilities for teams.
Easton Area High School excels in higher learning and athletics.
The Palmer Elementary School is currently undergoing a massive renovation in order to give Palmer Heights children a prestigious learning environment.
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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.”
Enjoy the vast greenscape at Briarcliffe Park, next to the Palmer Township Community Pool in Palmer Heights.
Catch a local game at the Palmer Sports Complex in Palmer Heights.
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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.
Palmer Heights own Takumi Sushi allows residents to watch the skilled chefs slice fresh sashimi at the sushi bar.
Pick up a new pair of kicks or get the iPhone at Snipes or Verizon in the Palmer Park Mall, a stones throw away from Palmer Heights.
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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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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.
Beautifully updated 5-bed, 3.5-bath brick & vinyl split-lvl home offers a perfect blend of comfort, style & versatility. Step into the bright ctr hall foyer feat recessed lts & coat closet, setting the tone for the open-concept layout. Brand new LVP flrs flow thru the entire home, creating a seamless & modern look. The FR boasts a cozy brick wood-burning FP, recessed lts & a ceiling fan, & opens
Welcome to this uniquely designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level home located in desirable Palmer Township. The versatile floor plan begins with a welcoming tile foyer leading into a spacious family room complete with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and a full bath—perfect for guests or flexible living space. On the second level, you'll find a generously sized oak kitchen with loads of counterspace
Lots of updates to this home over the years. 4BR, 2 full bath, one on each level. Updates include roof, with added plywood and added blown insulation, with transferrable warranty. New tilt Pella windows, patio doors replaced, updated siding, flooring replace, updated bath tub and toilet in primary bath. 5 mini splits allows one to control the AC & heat in 5 rooms. Updated garage door, no
Available for immediate move in! Located in the quiet suburbs of Palmer Township, Pennsylvania. This fully renovated 3 bedroom apartment is a perfect blend of access and seclusion. These apartment homes are nestled off the main road and just minutes away from both Route 22 and Route 33. Washer and dryer hook-up is available. This is a beautiful single family home divided into 3 units with
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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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