Bethlehem and
Lehigh Counties. Current population of
Bethlehem is approximately 72,000 people covering 20 square
miles of landscape. Its government type is mayor/council and the
school district is Bethlehem Area School District. Bethlehem has
long been the hub for industrial, retail, and professional
services for the Lehigh Valley. Its central location makes
travel to Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York a breeze. The
current median house price is $89,300 in town. Prices range to
$400,000 an adjoining communities. A variety of housing styles
ranging from historic to new with architecture ranging from
tudors, bi-levels, ranches, and two-story colonials. The
adjoining suburbs provide major housing areas. Hanover to the
north has been greatly developed and provides many housing
opportunities. Some of the older or more established
developments, which are up to 40 years old, are as desirable
today as when they were built. These areas are Newburg Manor,
Delta Manor, and Stafore Estates.
The new scene is the Pointe North
area, including condos, townhouses, and single family homes.
Condos start around 90,000 with single family homes ranging from
$130,000 to $350,000. With its convenient location, Hanover has
a very strong relocation housing market. Bethlehem township is
located to the east with its close proximity to New Jersey. It
has continued to grow strong for the last 20 years. Virtually
any type of housing, style, age, or price can be obtained. There
are currently no less than 15 new construction projects under
way with single homes starting at $130,000. To the south lies
Saucon Valley. Home to the most prestigious homes in the Lehigh
Valley. Many executives at the Bethlehem Steel and surrounding
medical communities built beautiful estates. This area has begun
to grow today and is one of the very desirable housing areas.
Resale properties begin in the $120,000 to $200,000 with new
construction beginning at $220,000 to 1 million.
