30 N 2ND ST # 2ALLENTOWN, PA 18101
4
2
1,743 SQ FT
Listing by Century 21 Ramos Realty
MLS® #: 766714
1st Ward
Allentown
About the neighborhood
1st Ward is a quiet neighborhood filled with a range of housing options including townhouses, large apartment buildings, and single detached homes, many built during its historic development period. This community is supported by a well-connected bicycling network, making it easy to navigate from one place to another. Convenience is a key feature, with grocery stores and a variety of dining establishments, particularly along Hamilton Street, situated nearby. Public green spaces like Bucky Boyle Park are plentiful throughout the neighborhood, offering serene outdoor areas. Educational institutions for all levels can also be found in close proximity, enhancing the overall convenience and appeal of this area.
Highlights
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forHigh Schools
This area is great forElementary Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
1st Ward is very convenient for pedestrians; many daily errands can be run without a car, and there are also a good number of businesses close by. Traveling by bicycle is also easy in this part of Allentown because the cycling network is moderately well-developed. This part of the city is reasonably car friendly. The majority of real estate listings are a rather short drive from the nearest highway, and parking is easy. On the other hand, the transit in 1st Ward is not very practical. Nonetheless, the neighborhood is connected by about 30 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most residences.
Services
A grocery store is generally accessible within a very short trip from any location in this area. Furthermore, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of choices, and home buyers are served by a few cafes as well. It is also a rather short trip to a good variety of clothing stores. With respect to education, locals will welcome that no matter where their property is located in 1st Ward, both primary and secondary schools are nearby.
Character
No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighborhood, 1st Ward is a good option. The noise levels in 1st Ward are reasonably low, as the streets tend to be quite peaceful, although that is not the case around one of the railway lines. On the other hand, access to green spaces, including Keck Park, is easy from the majority of locations within the neighborhood since there are about 10 of them close by for residents to unwind in. Lastly, although this neighborhood is not known for its vibrancy, its main streets can still be quite dynamic, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.
Car friendly5.6
Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible
Cycling friendly6.0
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly8.4
Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk
Transit friendly3.2
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants7.8
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries8.4
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping7.2
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes5.0
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Quiet7.8
Few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife7.4
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Vibrant4.0
Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $14,956
- Median Household Income
- $31,747
Housing Type
- 11.9% SINGLE DETACHED
- 56.1% SEMI DETACHED
- 14.1% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 2.4% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 15.9% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 11.9%
- Semi detached
- 56.1%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 14.1%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 2.4%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 15.9%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 30.9%
- 0 to 4
- 7.5%
- 5 to 9
- 6.2%
- 10 to 14
- 13.8%
- 15 to 19
- 9.2%
- 20 to 24
- 8.8%
- 25 to 29
- 9.4%
- 30 to 34
- 9.9%
- 35 to 39
- 3.1%
- 40 to 44
- 6.5%
- 45 to 49
- 5.5%
- 50 to 54
- 7.5%
- 55 to 59
- 2.4%
- 60 to 64
- 3.5%
- 65 to 69
- 2.9%
- 70 to 74
- 2.6%
- 75 to 79
- 0.5%
- 80 to 84
- 0.7%
- 85 and over
- 0.0%
Education Level
- 26.5% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 45.6% HIGH SCHOOL
- 15.2% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 5.7% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 6.1% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 1.1% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.1% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 26.5%
- High School
- 45.6%
- Some college, no degree
- 15.2%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 5.7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 6.1%
- Master's degree
- 1.1%
- Professional degree
- 0.1%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 0.9% FOOT
- 0.9% BIKE
- 4.5% TRANSIT
- 90.1% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.9%
- Bike
- 0.9%
- Transit
- 4.5%
- Drive
- 90.1%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 3.5%
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