Don’t misunderstand Allentown as a cold, steel city. Pennsylvania’s third largest city is now a National Success Story. Within a short driving distance from Philadelphia and New York, it is a safe and quiet locality with a mountainous backdrop.
Art, history, lights, music, food and festivals – the city has a bit of everything. Sports fan? Watch the local baseball team play at the Coca-Cola Park. For art enthusiasts, there are the Allentown Art Museum, the Civic Theatre and many other similar places. Ever tasted fusion food? The Bayleaf Restaurant blends Asian and American flavors and prepares some out of the world dinner menus.From local Farmers’ Market to vintage record shops, from outstanding art galleries to eclectic wine factories – it’s hard to enumerate your shopping possibilities. Need room to breathe? The city is home to more than 2000 acres of park area. Golfers are in luck. The city has multiple golf courses including a municipal course.
You’d love bringing your family here. The city has great schools. William Allen High happens to be the largest high school in the entire Lehigh Valley region. In Newsweek’s 2005 ranking, it got the 9thrank among the public high schools in Pennsylvania. Prefer private schools? Allentown has also got you covered.
Gone are the days when Billy Joel sang complaining about Allentown’s dying economy. Relocation to the city is now like a momentum to your professional career. The reasons are definitely the redevelopments of city’s business districts and the presence of corporate houses like PPL Electric Utilities and Steel Stone Manufacturing Co.
All these have pushed up the real-estate price upwards but thanks to city’s builders that you can still avail a reasonable deal. New construction homes are mainly in the form of single-family houses but condos and multifamily homes are not uncommon. A 3-bedroom, 1600 sq. ft. townhome costs in the city in low 200s. If you need more space, the price will go up accordingly in upper 200s.
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Market Overview: New Construction in Allentown, PA
Here is a quick overview of housing developments in Allentown, as well as the new construction outlook for new build homes in Allentown:
| City | Allentown |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Metro Area | Allentown |
| Subdivisions | 42 |
| Quick Move in Homes | 54 |
| Homes Under Construction | 50 |
| Starting Price | $333,490 |
| Average Price | $454,900 |
| Price Per Square Foot | $231 |
| Home Builders | 14 |
| Builders in Allentown | |
Customizable Options in Allentown
| Floor Plans Available | 264 |
| Bedroom Count | 2 to 6 |
| Bathroom Count | 2 to 5 |
| Square Footage Range | 1,500 to 5,600 sq/ft. |
