Why Live in Cementon
Cementon, a neighborhood in Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, is home to 1,500 residents and offers a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to both urban and rural amenities. Located on the Lehigh River, Cementon is just 15 minutes from Allentown to the south and Blue Mountain Resort to the north. The neighborhood features a variety of home styles, including ranch homes, Colonial Revivals, and Cape Cods, with properties typically set along sidewalk-lined streets with well-maintained lots. Public school students in Cementon attend Zephyr Elementary, Whitehall-Coplay Middle, and Whitehall High, all of which have high ratings. Local amenities include Cementon Park, which offers basketball courts, pickleball, and a summer pool, and Riverwalk Park, featuring a playground and access to the D&L Trail for walking and biking. Dining options include Angel’s Pizza for New York-style slices and Just Chill Creamery for ice cream treats. For shopping, residents can visit nearby Northampton, just 1 mile east, which hosts CVS and Redner’s Markets. Entertainment options in Allentown, 7 miles south, include the PPL Center for professional ice hockey and the Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market. Additionally, Blue Mountain Resort, 11 miles north, provides opportunities for skiing and snow tubing. Cementon is known for its low crime risk areas, making it safer than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cementon a good place to live?
Cementon is a good place to live. Cementon is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Cementon is a suburban neighborhood. Cementon has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.3 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $80,723 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 19.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Cementon are home owners, with 27% of residents renting and 73% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Cementon can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Cementon neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Cementon?
The median home price in Cementon is $330,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $66,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,680 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $72K a year to afford the median home price in Cementon. The average household income in Cementon is $81K.
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Home Trends in Cementon, PA
On average, homes in Cementon, Whitehall sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Cementon, Whitehall over the last 12 months is $335,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$335,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$315,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$377,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$339,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$187
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median List Price
$330,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%