As Pennsylvania’s third-largest city, Allentown has plenty to offer anyone moving to the area. There are countless things to do whether you visit the Allentown Art Museum and America on Wheels Museum, or check out Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. No wonder 125,900 people are living in Allentown.
If you’re looking to buy a home in Allentown, you’ll find that the median home sale price is $215,000. And if you’re looking to rent an apartment, the average rent in Allentown is $1,578.
But if you’re considering something more suburban, we can help you find the right place to buy a home. At Redfin, we’ve gathered a list of the 8 best Allentown suburbs to check out. And they’re all less than 15 miles away from the city. Let’s check them out.
#1: Hellertown
Median home price: $230,000
Average sale price per square foot: $212
Distance from Allentown: 8 miles
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With a median home sale price of $230,000, Hellertown is the first Allentown suburb on our list. About an 8 mile drive away from downtown Allentown, Hellertown is home to roughly 6,200 people. Living in Hellertown, you can visit Grist Mill Park, explore the Lost River Caverns, opened in 1930 with trails, a museum, and walking tours, and check out the charming downtown streets.
#2: Fullerton
Median home price: $239,500
Average sale price per square foot: $176
Distance from Allentown: 3 miles
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Just a little more expensive than Hellertown is Fullerton, the second suburb on our list. Only 3 miles from the city center you can visit the Allentown Art Museum and America on Wheels Museum in no time. Some popular things to do in Fullerton include hiking the Jordan Creek Trail, stopping by the Helfrich Springs Grist Mill, and checking out the local shops and restaurants.
#3: Catasauqua
Median home price: $259,000
Average sale price per square foot: $178
Distance from Allentown: 5 miles
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Taking the third spot is Catasauqua. Just 5 miles outside of Allentown, there are plenty of charming and outdoorsy activities to take part in when living in Catasauqua. Make sure to stop by historic landmarks like the George Taylor House and the Dery Mansion, and check out downtown Catasauqua.
#4: Emmaus
Median home price: $275,000
Average sale price per square foot: $171
Average rent for an apartment: $1,610
Distance from Allentown: 5 miles
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Only slightly more expensive than Catasauqua is the suburb of Emmaus. With roughly 11,600 residents in this Allentown suburb, make sure to visit parks like Wildlands Conservatory, Emmaus Community Park, or Rodale Natural Area, stop by the historic Shelter House, and peruse the shops on Main Street.
#5: Bethlehem
Median home price: $285,000
Average sale price per square foot: $203
Average rent for an apartment: $1,815
Distance from Allentown: 6 miles
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Drive 6 miles outside of Allentown and you’ll find the suburb of Bethlehem, another great area to add to your list. With 75,800 people living in this town, Bethlehem is a great option to consider when looking to stay close to Allentown without living in the city. In Bethlehem, you can see the SteelStacks where you can also discover the exhibits at the National Museum of Industrial History, explore downtown Bethlehem where you’ll find shops and restaurants, and take in the views at Sand Island Park.
#6: Northampton
Median home price: $290,000
Average sale price per square foot: $200
Distance from Allentown: 8 miles
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Sixth on the list is another well-known Allentown suburb, Northampton, where you’ll find the home prices are about $290,000. With roughly 10,400 people living in Northampton, it’s a great suburb to consider buying a house in. You’ll have easy access to what makes this suburb stand out, so make sure to walk the riverfront trail at Canal Street Park and see a movie at the Roxy Theatre dating back to 1921.
#7: Quakertown
Median home price: $293,000
Average sale price per square foot: $210
Average rent for an apartment: $1,829
Distance from Allentown: 14 miles
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Next on our list of Allentown suburbs is Quakertown, which is roughly a 14 mile drive into downtown. With a population of nearly 9,400, living in Quakertown is a great alternative to the hustle and bustle of Allentown. Don’t miss out on visiting Quakertown Memorial Park, stopping by the historic landmarks like Liberty Hall, and grabbing a meal at one of the many local restaurants once moving to the area.
#8: Nazareth
Median home price: $332,500
Average sale price per square foot: $192
Average rent for an apartment: $1,388
Distance from Allentown: 15 miles
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Last but not least on our list of best Allentown suburbs is Nazareth. About 6,100 people live in Nazareth, so you’ll have a fraction of Allentown’s population while remaining only 15 miles from the city. Be sure to check out the charming downtown Nazareth and explore Nazareth Borough Park once living in Nazareth.
Methodology: Whether a suburb was under a 15-mile drive from downtown Allentown. Median home sale price data and average rent price from the Redfin Data Center during December 2023. Median home sale price data and average rent price from the Redfin Data Center during December 2023. Population data sourced from the United States Census Bureau.
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