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Real Estate Market Stats

Zillow Home Value Index: $96,100

Zillow Home Value Index

Owners vs. Renters

Home Size in Square Feet

Year Built

Local National
Zillow Home Value Index $96,100 $146,200
Median Single Family Home Value $95,300 $146,400
Median Condo Value $160,800 $145,200
Median 2-Bedroom Home Value $93,700 $109,800
Median 3-Bedroom Home Value $103,500 $140,900
Median 4-Bedroom Home Value $98,200 $231,000
Percent Homes Decreasing 82.5% 55.8%
Percent Listing Price Reduction 37.8% 28.9%
Median List Price Per Sq Ft $65 $92
Median List Price $99,900 $185,000
Median Sale Price $83,200 $176,500
Property Tax $2,551 $2,105
Turnover (Sold Within Last Yr.) 3.6% 3.3%
Median Value Per Sq Ft $73 $106
1-Yr. Change -10.7% -3.1%
Homes For Sale By Owner 21 50,075
New Construction 0 44,214
Foreclosures 241 521,153


Real Estate Market Activity

Recently sold Allentown homes

Sold 04/25/2012 for $271,250
4 beds, 3.0 baths, 2,324 sq ft

Sold 04/25/2012 for $47,000
3 beds, 1.0 baths, 1,446 sq ft

Sold 04/25/2012 for $70,000
4 beds, 1.5 baths, 1,812 sq ft

Sold 04/25/2012 for $130,000
4 beds, 2.0 baths, 960 sq ft

Sold 04/24/2012 for $163,000
3 beds, 1.1 baths, 1,092 sq ft

Sold 04/24/2012 for $38,500
3 beds, 1.0 baths, 1,714 sq ft

Sold 04/24/2012 for $17,900
3 beds, 1.0 baths, 1,045 sq ft

Sold 04/24/2012 for $64,000
6 beds, 3.0 baths, 2,820 sq ft

Sold 04/24/2012 for $22,500
2 beds, 1.0 baths, 736 sq ft

Sold 04/23/2012 for $35,000
4 beds, 2.0 baths, 2,025 sq ft



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Schools

Central Elementary School

829 West Turner St | (484) 765-4801

Cleveland Elementary School

424 North 9th St | (484) 765-4821

Hiram W Dodd Elementary School

1944 South Church St | (484) 765-4501

Jackson Elementary School

517 North 15TH St | (484) 765-4841

Jefferson Elementary School

750 Saint John St | (484) 765-4421

Lehigh Park Elementary School

1708 Coronado St | (484) 765-4441

Lincoln Early Chld Center

1402 West Walnut St | (484) 765-5441

McKinley Elementary School

1124 West Turner St | (484) 765-5461

Midway Manor Early Chld Center

2020 East Pennsylvania St | (484) 765-5681

Mosser Elementary School

129 South Dauphin St | (484) 765-5881

Muhlenberg Elementary School

740 North 21ST St | (484) 765-4861

Ritter Elementary School

740 North Plymouth St | (484) 765-5661

Roosevelt Elementary School

210 West Susquehanna St | (484) 765-4461

Sheridan Elementary School

521 North 2nd St | (484) 765-4881

Union Terrace Elementary School

1939 West Union St | (484) 765-5481

Washington Elementary School

837 North 9th St | (484) 765-4941

Louis E Dieruff High School

815 North Irving St | (484) 765-5501

William Allen High School

126 North 17TH St | (484) 765-5001

Francis D Raub Middle School

102 South Saint Cloud St | (484) 765-5301

Harrison-Morton Middle School

137 North 2nd St | (484) 765-5701

South Mountain Middle School

709 West Emmaus Ave | (484) 765-4301

Trexler Middle School

851 North 15TH St | (484) 765-4601

Cetronia School

3635 Broadway | (610) 351-5860

Kratzer School

2200 Huckleberry Rd | (610) 351-5820

Parkway Manor School

768 Parkway Rd | (610) 351-5850

Parkland Senior High School

2700 North Cedar Crest Blvd | (610) 351-5600

Springhouse Middle School

1200 Springhouse Rd | (610) 351-5700

Roberto Clemente Charter School

136 South 4th St | (610) 439-5181

Salisbury Senior High School

500 East Montgomery St | (610) 791-3641

Salisbury Middle School

3301 Devonshire Rd | (610) 791-0830

Sacred Heart School

325 N 4th St | (610) 437-3031
PK, K-8 |
PA Private Schools

St Thomas More School

1040 Flexer Ave | (610) 432-0396

St Paul School

219 Wsusquehanna St | (610) 797-5321
PK, K-8 |
PA Private Schools

St Francis of Assisi School

1035 W Washington St | (610) 435-0364
PK, K-8 |
PA Private Schools

Our Lady Help of Christians School

934 Hanover Ave | (610) 433-1592
PK, K-8 |
PA Private Schools

Cathedral of St Catherine of Siena School

210 N 18TH St | (610) 435-8981
PK, K-8 |
PA Private Schools

Central Catholic High School

301 N 4th St | (610) 437-4601

Holy Spirit Elementary School

510 Ridge Ave | (610) 434-4044

Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley

2313 Pennsylvania St | (610) 437-0721
PK, K-8 |
PA Private Schools

Kids Peace School-Washington Building

1610 E Emmaus Ave | (610) 797-8140

Life Academy

855 N Maxwell St | (610) 434-0703

The Lutheran Academy

802 N 19TH St | (610) 841-4144

Lehigh Valley Christian High School

1414 E Cedar St | (610) 821-9443

Lehigh Christian Academy

1151 S Cedar Crest Blvd | (610) 776-7301
PK, K-8 |
PA Private Schools

Datzyk Montessori School

3300 Broadway | (610) 395-6344
PK, K-2 |
PA Private Schools

Grace Montessori School

814 W Linden St | (610) 435-4060
PK, K-2 |
PA Private Schools

Children First Community Academy

518 N 2nd St | (610) 433-2323
PK, K-1 |
PA Private Schools

Holy Spirit School

510 Ridge Ave | (610) 434-4044

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Walk Score


Wegmans


based on 26 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Grocery
3900 W Tilghman St, Allentown

Aci Halal


based on 23 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Turkish, Middle Eastern, Halal
34 N 2nd St, Allentown

Josh Early Candies


based on 19 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Candy Stores
4640 W Tilghman St, Allentown

Damascus Restaurant


based on 18 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
449 N 2nd St, Allentown

Asia


based on 36 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
1102 E Susquehanna St, Allentown

Allentown Fish Hatchery


based on 9 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Local Flavor
2901 Fish Hatchery Rd, Allentown

Hunan Springs Chinese Restaurant


based on 29 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Chinese
4939 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown

Henry’s Salt of the Sea


based on 17 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Seafood
1926 W Allen St, Allentown

Lazeez Grill


based on 20 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Mediterranean
Tilghman Square Plaza, 4666 Broadway, Allentown

Liberty Street Tavern


based on 28 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Bars
2246 W Liberty St, Allentown

Aladdin Restaurant


based on 20 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Middle Eastern
651 Union Blvd, Allentown

Ice Cream World


based on 14 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
3512 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown

Winston’s


based on 8 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Caribbean, Soul Food
619 N 7th St, Allentown

Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market


based on 25 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Farmers Market
17th and Chew Streets, Allentown

Taste of Italy


based on 24 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Italian, Pizza
1860 Catasauqua Rd, Allentown

PJ Whelihan’s Allentown


based on 25 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Pubs, American (Traditional)
4595 Broadway, Allentown

Sal’s Pizza


based on 8 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Pizza
4767 W Tilghman St, Allentown

La Placita Mexico Deli


based on 15 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Delis, Mexican
158 N 12th St, Allentown

Roma Ristorante


based on 13 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Italian
Airport Shopping Ctr, 925 Airport Ctr, Allentown

Coca-Cola Park


based on 12 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Amateur Sports Teams, Stadiums & Arenas
1050 IronPigs Way, Allentown

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Colleges

Colleges near Allentown, PA

Public

Private



Public 4 year colleges

Empire Beauty School – Lehigh Valley

1634 MacArthur Rd, Whitehall, PA
(800) 223-3271
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 4.46

Welder Training and Testing Institute

729 E Highland St, Allentown, PA
(610) 437-9720
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 4.82

The Vision Academy

1921 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA
(610) 437-4626
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 5.22

Stroudsburg School of Cosmetology

100 North 8th St, Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 421-3387
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 24.81

Antonelli Medical and Professional Institute

1700 Industrial Hwy, Lower Level, Pottstown, PA
(610) 323-7270
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 30.33

Lansdale School of Cosmetology Inc

215 W Main St, Lansdale, PA
(215) 362-2322
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 32.59

Academy of Hair Design

1057A North Church Street, Hazleton, PA
(570) 459-5501
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 32.87

Empire Beauty School – Reading

2302 N 5th St, Reading, PA
(800) 223-3271
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 32.92

Cortiva Institute – Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy

211 South Gulph Road Suite 100, King of Prussia, PA
(610) 666-9060
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 38.68

Empire Beauty School – Warminster

435 York Rd, Warminster, PA
(800) 223-3271
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 39.16

Magnolia School

50 E Butler Pike, Ambler, PA
(215) 643-5994
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 39.49

Jolie Hair and Beauty Academy of Wilkes – Barre

125 N Wilkes Barre Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA
(570) 825-8363
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 43.47

Career Development & Employment

100 N Wilkes Barre Blvd Ste 100, Wilkes Barre, PA
(570) 823-3891
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 43.47

DPT Business School

11000 Roosevelt Blvd Ste 200, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 673-2275
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 47.65

Empire Beauty School – Philadelphia Woodhaven Rd

1026 Woodhaven Rd, Philadelphia, PA
(800) 223-3271
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 47.76

National Massage Therapy Institute

10050 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
(800) 264-9845
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 47.79

Pennsylvania School of Business

406 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA
(610) 841-3333
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 6.19

St Lukes Hospital School of Nursing

801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA
(610) 954-3401
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 7.09

Lincoln Technical Institute

5151 Tilghman St, Allentown, PA
(610) 398-5300
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 8.74

Lansdale School of Business

290 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA
(215) 699-5700
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 34.09

Pace Institute

606 Court St, Reading, PA
(610) 375-1212
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 34.33

The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences

1025 Old Wyomissing Road, Reading, PA
(610) 741-0105
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 34.63

Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing

2500 Maryland Rd Ste 200, Willow Grove, PA
(215) 481-5500
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 40.86

Buck’s County School of Beauty Culture Inc

1761 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville, PA
(215) 322-0666
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 43.54

Allied Medical and Technical Institute

166 Slocum Street, Forty Fort, PA
(570) 288-8400
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 46.00

Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary

1200 Main St, Bethlehem, PA
(610) 861-1360
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 6.42

Muhlenberg College

2400 Chew Street, Allentown, PA
(484) 664-3100
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 6.97

Lehigh University

27 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, PA
(610) 758-3000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 7.68

Cedar Crest College

100 College Drive, Allentown, PA
(610) 606-4666 x3329
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 7.73

DeSales University

2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA
(610) 282-1100
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 11.71

Lafayette College

High St, Easton, PA
(610) 330-5000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 13.85

Biblical Theological Seminary

200 N Main St, Hatfield, PA
(215) 368-5000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Other
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 29.77

Delaware Valley College

700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown, PA
(215) 345-1500
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 31.84

Albright College

1621 N. 13th St., Reading, PA
(610) 921-2381
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 32.60

Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary

1380 S. Valley Forge Rd., Lansdale, PA
(215) 368-7538 x207
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Professional
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 33.04

Ursinus College

601 E. Main St, Collegeville, PA
(610) 409-3000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 34.71

Alvernia University

400 Saint Bernardine St, Reading, PA
(610) 796-8200
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 35.74

Gwynedd Mercy College

1325 Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd Valley, PA
(215) 646-7300
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 36.46

Valley Forge Christian College

1401 Charlestown Road, Phoenixville, PA
(610) 935-0450
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 39.83

Westminster Theological Seminary

2960 W Church Rd, Glenside, PA
(215) 887-5511
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 43.79

Wilkes University

84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA
(570) 408-5000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research & Professional
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 43.89

Won Institute of Graduate Studies

137 S Easton Rd, Glenside, PA
(215) 884-8942
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 44.31

King’s College

133 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA
(570) 208-5900
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 45.28

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

801 Tomlinson Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA
(267) 502-2543
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 46.58

Philadelphia Biblical University – Langhorne

200 Manor Ave, Langhorne, PA
(215) 752-5800
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 46.86

Northampton County Area Community College

3835 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, PA
(610) 861-5300
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 10,000 – 19,999
Distance: 7.60

Lehigh Carbon Community College

4525 Education Park Dr, Schnecksville, PA
(610) 799-2121
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 7.61

Reading Area Community College

10 S Second St, Reading, PA
(610) 372-4721
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 34.74

Montgomery County Community College – Central Campus

340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA
(215) 641-6300
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 10,000 – 19,999
Distance: 37.08

Bucks County Community College

275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA
(215) 968-8000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 10,000 – 19,999
Distance: 41.08

Luzerne County Community College

1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA
(570) 740-0200
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 43.87

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

15200 Kutztown Rd, Kutztown, PA
(610) 683-4000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 10,000 – 19,999
Distance: 20.75

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 422-3211
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 25.99

Hazleton Area Career Center

1451 W 23rd Street, Hazleton, PA
(570) 459-3221 x82407
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 33.37

Eastern Center for Arts and Technology

3075 Terwood Rd, Willow Grove, PA
(215) 784-4800
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 41.58

Wilkes – Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing

350 Jumper Rd, Wilkes Barre, PA
(570) 822-6539
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 43.30

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