Allentown–Bethlehem–Easton metro relocation guide
Moving to Jim Thorpe, PA
$345,000County median
Allentown–Bethlehem–Easton metroArea
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About Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe is a borough in central Carbon County on the Lehigh River; the county seat, a Victorian mountain town known as the 'Switzerland of America,' and the metro's Poconos gateway.
Home prices in Jim Thorpe
The county median in Jim Thorpe is $345,000.
Top places in Jim Thorpe
- Historic downtown Mauch Chunk — Victorian architecture, shops, and restaurants
- Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway excursions
- Asa Packer Mansion and the Harry Packer Mansion
- Lehigh Gorge State Park — biking the rail-trail and whitewater rafting
- Mauch Chunk Lake Park
- Pictured below: View towards Jim Thorpe and Penn Forest Township in Carbon County, Pennsylvania (including the Lehigh Gorge left of center and Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast E; Built in 1874. Designed by Addison Hutton.; Reading and Northern 425 heading through Lehigh Valley, PA
Commuting from Jim Thorpe
- Highway access: Jim Thorpe 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.
Jim Thorpe FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Jim Thorpe, PA?
The county median in Jim Thorpe is $345,000. County-level median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Jim Thorpe, PA?
Highway access: Jim Thorpe 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.