Emmaus, Pennsylvania

About Emmaus

Emmaus is a close-knit town in eastern Pennsylvania with an estimated population of 12,314.

Emmaus holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 2.9 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,246 residents per square mile.

📰 Emmaus News Today

• Gregory Pierog Obituary - Emmaus, PENNSYLVANIA (1954-2026) mcall.com · Aug 15
• Kevin Allen Kulp Obituary (1961 - 2026) - Emmaus, PA - WFMZ-TV 69 News Legacy obituary · Aug 16
• Kathleen D. Rupp Obituary (1945 - 2026) - Allentown, PA - WFMZ-TV 69 News OregonLive.com · Aug 17
• Emmaus High School (PA) Field Hockey MaxPreps · Aug 14
• Emmaus Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Emmaus Unique

• The only place in America named Emmaus — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,314.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Emmaus

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Emmaus

• A-1 Hibachi Steakhouse — japanese
• Armetta's Italian Restaurant & Pub — italian
• Bella Pizza II — pizza
• East Penn Diner — greek
• House & Barn
• Mamma Mia Piazeria — pizza
• Papa Rossi's Pizzaria — pizza
• Perkins — american
• Plaza Azteca — mexican
• Rice Family — chinese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Raw Pearlz · Art gallery
• Back to the Arcade · Arcade
• Emmaus Historical Society · Museum
• Games & More · Arcade

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Emmaus

• Emmaus Remembrance Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Arrowhead Park reviews ★
• B. Leeroy & Elizabeth Burkhart Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• B. Leroy & Elizabeth Burkhart Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Berger Street Park reviews ★
• Boroline Park reviews ★
• Buehler Memorial Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Camp Olympic Park reviews ★
• Cintas Fields reviews ★
• Community Gardens · Garden reviews ★
• Devonshire Park reviews ★
• Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Emmaus

• Emmaus HS
• Jefferson El Sch
• Lincoln El Sch
• Seven Generations CS

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Emmaus

🏘️ Nearby Communities