Allentown–Bethlehem–Easton metro relocation guide
Moving to East Side, PA
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About East Side
East Side is a borough in northern Carbon County, across the Lehigh River from Jim Thorpe, a tiny hillside borough overlooking the Lehigh Gorge.
Home prices in East Side
Home prices in East Side vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in East Side
- Views across the Lehigh River to Jim Thorpe
- Lehigh Gorge State Park trail access nearby
- Pictured below: View east along Interstate 80 (Keystone Shortway) at Exit 274 (Pennsylvania State Route 534, Hickory Run State Park) in East Side, Carbon County, Pennsylvania; View west along Interstate 80 (Keystone Shortway) just west of Exit 274 in East Side, Carbon County, Pennsylvania; View west along the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 (Keystone Shortway) from the overpass for Pennsylvania State Route 534 in East Side, Carbon County, Pennsyl
Commuting from East Side
- Highway access: East Side sits via I-476, PA-309, and US-209, reaching I-78 through the Allentown area.
- Approximate drives: Allentown — ~35–55 min; New York City — ~100–120 min; Philadelphia — ~75–95 min. All drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and exact origin/destination.
East Side FAQs
- What is the housing market like in East Side, PA?
Home prices in East Side vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from East Side, PA?
Highway access: East Side sits via I-476, PA-309, and US-209, reaching I-78 through the Allentown area.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.