Allentown–Bethlehem–Easton metro relocation guide
Moving to Phillipsburg, PA
$322,000County median
Allentown–Bethlehem–Easton metroArea
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About Phillipsburg
Phillipsburg sits directly across the Delaware River from Easton, PA — a former railroad and industrial town with a grand South Main Street, a riverfront, and some of the metro's most affordable historic housing. It functions as Easton's New Jersey twin, sharing the riverfront economy.
Home prices in Phillipsburg
The county median in Phillipsburg is $322,000.
Top places in Phillipsburg
- Delaware River waterfront across from Easton
- South Main Street — historic commercial architecture
- Seasonal scenic train excursions along the Delaware
- The free bridge to Easton's Centre Square and riverfronts
Commuting from Phillipsburg
- I-78 / US-22: Phillipsburg sits right on the I-78/US-22 corridor, with the I-78 toll bridge and free bridges into Easton, PA.
- Trans-Bridge Lines: scheduled motorcoach service to New York Port Authority and Newark Airport from Easton/Phillipsburg-area stops.
- Passenger rail does not currently serve Phillipsburg; the nearest NJ Transit stations are west on the Raritan Valley Line (verify current stations).
- LANta does not serve New Jersey.
- Approximate drives: Allentown — ~20–30 min; New York City — ~70–85 min; Philadelphia — ~80–95 min. All drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Phillipsburg FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Phillipsburg, PA?
The county median in Phillipsburg is $322,000. County-level median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Phillipsburg, PA?
I-78 / US-22: Phillipsburg sits right on the I-78/US-22 corridor, with the I-78 toll bridge and free bridges into Easton, PA.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.