Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 10,679
Population Density 338 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 5,530
Male Population 5,148
Median Age 38.24 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 62%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College LEHIGH CARBON COMM COLL
Distance to LEHIGH CARBON COMM COLL 12 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College PA STATE UNIV LEHIGH VALLEY
Distance to PA STATE UNIV LEHIGH VALLEY 17 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 4,354
Family Households 3,010
Average Family Size 2.92
Average Household Income $55,189
Median Household Income $43,144
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 62%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.42
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.38
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.42
Murder Risk (County) 0.28
Rape Risk (County) 0.81
Robbery Risk 0.06
Assault Risk (County) 0.64
Property Risk (County) 0.41
Burglary Risk (County) 0.50
Larceny Risk (County) 0.55
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.14

Environment

Average July High Temperature 86.8° F
Average January Low Temperature 19.3° F
Annual Precipitation 43.94 inches
Air Pollution Index 102% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6%
Nearest Airport LEHIGH VALLEY INTERNATIONAL
Distance to LEHIGH VALLEY INTERNATIONAL 15 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team READING PHILLIES (AA)
Distance to READING PHILLIES (AA) 37 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
CARBON LEARNING & ADJ SCHOOL7 - 12480 DELAWARE AVE, PALMERTON, PA 18071
PALMERTON JUINIOR HIGH7 - 93529 FIRELINE RD, PALMERTON, PA 18071
PALMERTON AREA HIGH SCHOOL9 - 123525 FIRELINE RD, PALMERTON, PA 18071
S S PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6298 LAFAYETTE AVE, PALMERTON, PA 18071
ST JOHN NEUMANN SCHOOLK - 8259 LAFAYETTE AVE, PALMERTON, PA 18071
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSFIRST NATIONAL BANK-PALMERTON4TH ST & LAFAYETTE AVE PALMERTON, PA 18071
BANKSHARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL BANK372 DELAWARE AVE PALMERTON, PA 18071
BANKSKNBT330 DELAWARE AVE PALMERTON, PA 18071
GOLFBLUE RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB2230 FIRELINE RD PALMERTON, PA 18071
HOSPITALSCLIU PARTIAL HOSPITAL PRGM298 LAFAYETTE AVE PALMERTON, PA 18071
HOSPITALSPALMERTON/BLUE MNTN HLTH SYST135 LAFAYETTE AVE PALMERTON, PA 18071



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Pride of ownership shows throughout this well maintained 3 bedroom Ranch home in Palmerton Borough. The first floor offers an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, exercise room, large bath, and 3 nice size bedrooms.  A finished lower level makes this house complete. Lower level includes family room, office area, possible 4th bedroom,laundry area,and recently added full bath. There is plenty of room for entertaining at the bar area. Spend a relaxing evening outside on the large deck or on the patio off the family room.  Make your appointment before this one gets away! You will not be disappointed!
 230 Edgemont Ave
 Palmerton, PA 18071
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$209,900


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