New Listing
428 CENTER AVEJIM THORPE, PA 18229
3
2
1,448 SQ FT
Listing Broker: One Valley Realty Llc
MLS® #: 785080
Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe
About the neighborhood
Jim Thorpe offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere perfect for appreciating calm surroundings. The neighborhood features mostly single detached homes complemented by townhouses, with charming architecture dating back several decades. Convenient access to primary and secondary schools is available from most residences, making daily routines smoother. Essential amenities like pharmacies are close by, while several restaurants provide local dining options. Ample parking spaces enhance vehicle accessibility throughout the borough, and multiple bus lines connect residents to surrounding areas. The area's rolling hills and gentle terrain lend character to the streetscape, creating a unique and inviting community for residents.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forHigh Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
Cars are a great transportation option in this borough. It is very convenient to access a place to park. In contrast, the public transit service in Jim Thorpe is not very frequent. Thankfully, homeowners benefit from a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most houses. Jim Thorpe is not very well-suited for pedestrians as meeting daily needs is difficult without a car. Moving around by bicycle is also occasionally challenging in this part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area as there are few bike lanes, and riding a bike is made arduous by the typically sloping terrain.
Services
Both primary and secondary schools are convenient to get to without a car from most houses for sale in Jim Thorpe. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. As far as eating is concerned, a car is commonly required in Jim Thorpe to reach the nearest supermarket. Nonetheless, it is generally a rather short trip to the closest pharmacy, which can provide some staple foods. There are also a few options for those who value restaurants in close proximity.
Character
Jim Thorpe is a very good borough to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. The noise levels in Jim Thorpe are very low, as the streets are generally very tranquil.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.2
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly2.8
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Transit friendly3.0
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants3.8
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries4.6
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping2.2
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes1.6
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.8
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife2.6
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.2
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $30,334
- Median Household Income
- $58,205
Housing Type
- 63.4% SINGLE DETACHED
- 26.9% SEMI DETACHED
- 3.5% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 3.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 3.2% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 63.4%
- Semi detached
- 26.9%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 3.5%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 3.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 3.2%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 48.7
- 0 to 4
- 6.1%
- 5 to 9
- 4.9%
- 10 to 14
- 4.6%
- 15 to 19
- 3.2%
- 20 to 24
- 4.1%
- 25 to 29
- 1.9%
- 30 to 34
- 10.9%
- 35 to 39
- 5.6%
- 40 to 44
- 2.7%
- 45 to 49
- 7.1%
- 50 to 54
- 7.6%
- 55 to 59
- 9.0%
- 60 to 64
- 11.9%
- 65 to 69
- 9.5%
- 70 to 74
- 3.9%
- 75 to 79
- 2.6%
- 80 to 84
- 2.4%
- 85 and over
- 2.0%
Education Level
- 6.7% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 39.1% HIGH SCHOOL
- 19.5% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 14.5% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 12.9% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 5.7% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.4% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.2% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 6.7%
- High School
- 39.1%
- Some college, no degree
- 19.5%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12.9%
- Master's degree
- 5.7%
- Professional degree
- 0.4%
- PhD
- 1.2%
Commute Mode
- 3.3% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 90.6% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 3.3%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 90.6%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 6.1%
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