Name: Middletown
Address: Bethlehem

About the neighborhood

Middletown features a peaceful environment highlighted by abundant green spaces that are easily accessible from many locations throughout the area. The community includes a variety of single detached homes and townhouses, mostly built between the 1960s and 1980s, offering spacious living options with three or more bedrooms. Primary schools are conveniently located within close range, and residents have straightforward access to nearby grocery stores along with several cafes and restaurants. While the topography presents some hills, driving is convenient with ample parking available, and a few bus lines provide additional transportation choices close to most residences.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is a good transportation option in this part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area. It is very easy to find a parking spot. In contrast, Middletown is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines passing through the community, and bus stops are commonly around the corner. Traveling as a pedestrian is not particularly practical for house buyers in Middletown because few day-to-day errands can be run without a car. This community is also not especially cycling-friendly as there are a limited number of bike lanes, and bicycling is rendered arduous by the typically hilly terrain.

Services

In this community, locals will usually be able to access primary schools without a car. However, high schools are not plentiful and therefore tend to require a very long distance to get to. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. With regards to eating, home buyers in this part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area will appreciate that a grocery store is always only a short distance away. In addition, Middletown is a good place in which to go out to eat, and a limited variety of cafes is available as well.

Character

The character of Middletown is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. The majority of locations in the community have good access to green spaces, such as Sell Field Park and Freemansburg Motorcycle Hill Climb grounds, since there are approximately 30 of them nearby for residents to explore. This part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area is also excellent for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic.

Car friendly7.6

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.0

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.8

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance