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Around Allentown
What Allentown is known for
Every year
JulAllentown Water Lantern Festival: lantern festival held in Allentownfestivalguidesandreviews.com
SepThe Great Allentown Fair: long running annual agricultural and entertainment fairdiscoverlehighvalley.com
Blues, Brews, and Barbecue: downtown festival with music, beer and barbecuediscoverlehighvalley.com
Lights in the Parkway: holiday light display drawing regional crowdsdiscoverlehighvalley.com
On a normal week
Visiting the Liberty Bell Museum of Allentowndiscoverlehighvalley.com
Exploring downtown Allentown's cultural attractionsdiscoverlehighvalley.com
Baristi Coffee Roasters stands out because the owner imports and roasts beans on site, according to one commenter.
“Baristi Coffee Roasters in Allentown if you want really good coffee.”
One person who grew up in the Allentown school district called it one to avoid, especially at the high school level.
“Growing up in the Allentown school district, I can tell you that it is one to avoid.”
Archer Music Hall and the Moxy can draw big crowds depending on the show lineup.
“Allentown you could check to see what's going on at Archer Music Hall.”
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One resident mentioned a new venue called Archer Music Hall where they saw a show sooner than expected
“So, go figure, I got a chance to see them again way sooner than I had expected. Allentown has a new venue called Archer Music Hall, and lately I...”
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Archer Music Hall and the Moxy can draw big crowds depending on the show lineup.
“Allentown you could check to see what's going on at Archer Music Hall. Depending on the show, the Moxy will draw a huge crowd. They sometimes...”
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Baristi Coffee Roasters stands out because the owner imports and roasts beans on site, according to one commenter.
“Baristi Coffee Roasters in Allentown if you want really good coffee. He imports and roasts beans on site. Blows all other coffee shops out...”
Read the full commentOne local coffee drinker called Nowhere Coffee Co in Allentown amazing.
“Nowhere Coffee in Allentown. Art Beat Cafe on Lehigh street. Nowhere Coffee Co in Allentown is amazing!! Java Joint Drive-Thru has some good...”
Read the full commentArcher Music Hall and the Moxy can draw big crowds depending on the show lineup.
“Allentown you could check to see what's going on at Archer Music Hall. Depending on the show, the Moxy will draw a huge crowd. They sometimes...”
Read the full commentOne person who grew up in the Allentown school district called it one to avoid, especially at the high school level.
“Growing up in the Allentown school district, I can tell you that it is one to avoid. The grade schools may not be bad overall, but the high...”
Read the full comment“Blows all other coffee shops out”
What's nearby
Within 5 miles of the center of the Allentown area.
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What rent costs
Of about 97,842 rented homes in the Allentown area, 88% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.
Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.
What moving costs
Average cost: $1,946
From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.
The middle rented home in the Allentown area rents for $1,000 to $1,499 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $2,000 to $2,998 before you get the keys.
Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.
Public schools
9 public school districts in this county, with about 47,480 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.
NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.