Allentown, Pennsylvania
About Allentown
Set in the eastern part of Pennsylvania, Allentown is a mid-size city, home to 127,138 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 3rd largest city in Pennsylvania.
Allentown holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 17.56 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 7,240 residents per square mile.
📰 Allentown News Today
- Pennsylvania's Former Steel Plant Just Outside Allentown Is Now An Artsy Attraction Full Of Cultural Flair islands.com · Aug 17
- Coroner: 18-year-old motorcyclist identified in Allentown crash with moped WFMZ.com · Aug 18
- Thomas Keys Obituary - Allentown, PENNSYLVANIA (1966-2026) The Morning Call · Aug 15
- James B. Martin Obituary (1945 - 2026) - Allentown, PA - WFMZ-TV 69 News Legacy obituary · Aug 16
- Big state grant to help connect Trexler Park and Cedar Creek Park in Allentown WFMZ.com · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Allentown Unique
- One of the 5 largest cities in Pennsylvania (#3 statewide).
- Positioned in eastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Home to 2.2% of Pennsylvania's city-dwelling population.
Why People Love It Here
- A deep job market and services that draw people from across the region.
- Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Allentown
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Allentown
- Bru Daddy's Brewing Co. — american
- Cali Burrito — tex-mex
- Chickie’s & Pete’s — chicken
- Damascus — mediterranean
- Giovanni's Pizza
- Hamilton Family Diner
- Henry's Salt of the Sea — seafood
- IHOP — breakfast
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Ritz Barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Allentown Art Museum · Museum
- America On Wheels Museum · Museum
- Da Vinci Science Center · Museum
- Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion · Museum
- Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum · Museum
- Soft Machine Gallery · Art gallery
- Art Haus · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Allentown
- East Side Reservoir Park reviews ★
- Joseph S. Daddona Lake and Terrace Park reviews ★
- Old Fairgrounds Playground reviews ★
- Stevens Park reviews ★
- Allen Park reviews ★
- Allentown Arts Park reviews ★
- Alliance Park reviews ★
- Bucky Boyle Park reviews ★
- Canal Park reviews ★
- Clyde E. Bosket Sr. Park reviews ★
- Earl F. Hunsicker Bicentennial Park reviews ★
- Fellowship East reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Allentown
- Arts Academy CS
- Arts Academy Elementary CS
- Executive Education Academy CS
- Hiram W Dodd El Sch
- Jefferson El Sch
- Lehigh Parkway El Sch
- Lincoln Leadership Academy CS
- Mosser El Sch
- Muhlenberg El Sch
- Ritter El Sch
- Roberto Clemente CS
- Roosevelt El Sch
- Union Terrace El Sch
- Washington El Sch
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Lehigh Valley Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.