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Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Emmaus, Pennsylvania is 4 miles S of Allentown, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 44 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Lehigh county. The town, which is part of the Allentown - Bethlehem - Easton metro area, has a population of 11,313.

Emmaus History

The community of Emmaus was settled in the 1740s, and officially founded in 1759. Until the mid-1800s, it was a closed Moravian community, and all the residents were members of the Moravian church. The place was named after the biblical village of Emmaus, which is now within the territory of Israel. However, the original name of the community was "Emaus", which was formally changed to "Emmaus" in the 1950s. During the 19th century, iron ore was discovered, which stimulated major industrial development. The East Pennsylvania Railroad entered in 1859, and Emmaus was officially incorporated in the same year. From the mid-19th to mid-20th century, the town was known as a producer of cast iron pipes, silk, and cigars.

Emmaus and Nearby Attractions

  • Lehigh County Museum
  • George Taylor House
  • Allentown Art Museum
  • Pool Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Nockamixon State Park
  • Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom

Things To Do In Emmaus

Historic Bethlehem, located near the town, includes the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, the Colonial Industrial Quarter, the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 1810 Goundie House, and the Burnside Plantation. George Taylor House, Daniel Boone Homestead, and Pearl S. Buck House are some of the historic sites in the area. Emmaus is home to several parks and recreational areas like the Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, Emmaus Community Park, and Boroline Park. Here people can enjoy various activities such as hiking, swimming, and picnicking. Exhibits in the Lehigh County Museum, Moravian Museum, Lock Ridge Furnace Museum, Moravian Pottery & Tile Works, and Allentown Art Museum reflect the area's heritage.

Emmaus Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Lehigh Valley International Airport.

Emmaus Higher Education

Colleges near Emmaus are Lehigh Carbon Community College, Penn State Lehigh Valley, Lehigh University, and Cedar Crest College.

High Points

Emmaus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 8%Emmaus Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Emmaus Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Emmaus Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Emmaus Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Emmaus People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Emmaus Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Emmaus College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Emmaus, PA

Comparing Emmaus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens96
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men810
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity38
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better79
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime64
Low Violent Crime55
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