Allentown–Bethlehem–Easton metro relocation guide
Moving to Palmerton, PA
$229,500County median
Allentown–Bethlehem–Easton metroArea
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About Palmerton
Palmerton is a borough in southeastern Carbon County below Blue Mountain, a former zinc-company town with a compact downtown and mountain backdrop.
Home prices in Palmerton
The county median in Palmerton is $229,500.
Top places in Palmerton
- Palmerton's historic downtown
- Appalachian Trail and Blue Mountain at Lehigh Gap, just north of town
- Palmerton Borough Park
- Pictured below: Scope and content: Photographer: New Jersey Zinc Co.; View north toward Palmerton and Stony Ridge, Carbon County, from the Prairie Grass Trail at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center.; Aerial view centered on the Lehigh Gap at the border of Lower Towamensing and East Penn townships in Carbon County, Washington Township in Lehigh County and Leh
Commuting from Palmerton
- Highway access: Palmerton sits via PA-309, PA-873, and PA-248 to I-78.
- Approximate drives: Allentown — ~25–40 min; New York City — ~90–110 min; Philadelphia — ~60–80 min. All drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and exact origin/destination.
Palmerton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Palmerton, PA?
The county median in Palmerton is $229,500. County-level median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Palmerton, PA?
Highway access: Palmerton sits via PA-309, PA-873, and PA-248 to I-78.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.