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Hellertown, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Hellertown, Pennsylvania

Hellertown, Pennsylvania, in Northampton county, is 3 miles SE of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 44 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. About 5,606 people live in Hellertown, which is part of the Allentown - Bethlehem - Easton metropolitan statistical area (MSA).

Hellertown History

This area was originally home to several tribes of Native Indians, and European settlers arrived in the 1700s. The community of Hellertown was founded by Christopher Heller in 1742, and named in his honor. He arrived in the Philadelphia area in the late 1730s, and constructed a large log barn, a log house, and outbuildings on his 176-acre property at the foot of Lehigh Mountain. This plantation was called "Delay". The Heller settlement became the community of Hellertown over the years. It was initially situated in Bucks County, and became a part of Northampton County in 1752.

Hellertown and Nearby Attractions

  • National Canal Museum
  • Oscar Hammerstein II Farm
  • Bulls Island Natural Area
  • Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom
  • Nockamixon State Park

Things To Do In Hellertown

Hellertown is located close to Historic Bethlehem which encompasses the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, 1810 Goundie House, Colonial Industrial Quarter, and Burnside Plantation. Exhibits in the National Canal Museum highlight the development of the anthracite coal and iron industries, and the importance of canals. George Taylor House, Oscar Hammerstein II Farm, and Pearl S. Buck House are some of the places of historic interest near Hellertown. The 24-acre Bulls Island Natural Area features nature trails, and camping areas. Visitors can also enjoy activities like fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, and picnicking at the Beltzville State Park, and Ralph Stover State Park. Another popular place to visit is the amusement and water park, Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom.

Hellertown Transportation

Lehigh Valley International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Hellertown Higher Education

Colleges close to Hellertown are Lafayette College, Northampton County Area Community College, Moravian College, and Lehigh University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 13%Hellertown People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 14%Hellertown Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Hellertown, PA

Comparing Hellertown 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 Citizens109
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men68
Male Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity26
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use45
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Housing Recently Built17
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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