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Emmaus, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lehigh County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
11,727 Population 4,044/sq mi density
$82,875 Median Income $44,315 per capita
$244,300 Home Value $376,620 Zillow
$1,331 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
62 Violent Crime/100K 1,122 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,875 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$244,300 home value, $1,331/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Emmaus (113)

3 Forts Ferry
State Park
1 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Abbott Marshland
State Park
167 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Alapocas Run State Park
State Park
143 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
State Park
134 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by private citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is managed by the National Park Service, US ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Compass and GPS, Orienteering, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Citizen Science, Volunteer Vacation, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking...
Weather: It is your responsibility to be prepared for all weather conditions, including extreme and unexpected weather changes year-round. As the trail runs from Georgia to Maine there will be different weathe...
Archbald Pothole State Park
State Park
147 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Auburn Heights
State Park
75 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Auburn Heights Preserve
State Park
15 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bellevue State Park
State Park
270 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Beltzville State Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Benjamin Rush State Park
State Park
305 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Big Elk Creek State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Big Pocono State Park
State Park
1,316 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Brandywine Creek State Park
State Park
12 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Brandywine Park
State Park
28 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Cranberry Lake State Park
State Park
184 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Deerfield Golf and Tennis Club
State Park
145 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
State Park
1 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
State Park
319 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
State Park
4,860 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware Canal State Park
State Park
808 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware Canal State Park
State Park
12 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware Canal State Park (David Library)
State Park
103 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware River Access State Park
State Park
7 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history, and striking scenery along 40 miles of the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi. The ...
Entrance: $10
Activities: Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Fresh...
Weather: Spring: Temperatures usually range from lows of 26 F to highs of 80 F with average rainfall of 5 inches. Summer: Temperatures usually range from lows of 55 F to highs of 85 F with average rainfall of ...
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Poe’s writing has engaged readers all over the world. The six years Edgar Allan Poe lived in Philadelphia were his happiest and most productive. Yet Poe also struggled with bad luck, personal demons and his wife’s illness. In Poe’s humble home, ref...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major s...
Evansburg State Park
State Park
3,292 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fair Hill Nrma
State Park
10 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a distinct character that tolerated diversity in religion and national origin and valued independence.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Mountain Biking, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Fly Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Hands-On, Citizen Science, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Junior R...
Weather: For details and information, visit, http://www.nps.gov/frst/index.htm.
Flint Woods Nature Preserve
State Park
142 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Delaware State Park
State Park
256 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Dupont State Park
State Park
9 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort DuPont State Park
State Park
364 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Fort Mott State Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Washington State Park
State Park
489 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fox Point State Park
State Park
107 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Frances Slocum State Park
State Park
163 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
French Creek State Park
State Park
7,283 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Glens Natural Area
State Park
5 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Before Pennsylvania there was New Sweden. Discover this last historic link to a forgotten past. Visit the church's pastoral surroundings and its burial ground of patriots and ordinary citizens alike.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Museum Exhibits
Weather: Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major s...
Gouldsboro State Park
State Park
2,770 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
H. Fletcher Brown Park
State Park
2 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Hacklebarney State Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hamilton Marsh State Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hawk Island State Park
State Park
11 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hickory Run Boulder Field Natural Area
State Park
19 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hickory Run State Park
State Park
14,296 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
High Point State Park
State Park
2,034 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hobbs Property
State Park
60 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hopatcong State Park
State Park
452 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Hopewell Furnace showcases an early American landscape of industrial operations from 1771-1883, Hopewell and other iron plantations laid the foundation for the transformation of the United States into an industrial giant for the time. The park's 848 acres and historic structures illustrate the ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Volu...
Weather: Summers are generally humid with daily temps. averaging 83 degrees (F) for a high and 60 degrees (F) for a low. Daily temps. in January average 38 degrees (F) for a high and 20 degrees (F) for a low. ...
Hopewell Park
State Park
13 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were both debated and signed inside Independence Hall, a UNESCO Worl...
Entrance: $1
Activities: Food, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major s...
Kittatinny Valley State Park
State Park
3,373 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kittatinny Valley State Park
State Park
84 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Musconetcong State Park
State Park
332 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lehigh Gorge State Park
State Park
81 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Limited Practical Use Program
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Locust Lake State Park
State Park
1,863 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
The Delaware River, the largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, runs past forests, farmlands and villages. It also links some of the most densely populated regions in America. In 2000, the National Wild and Scenic River System incorporated key segments of the lower Delaware River to...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Hiking, Paddling, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Spring: Temperatures usually range from lows of 26 F to highs of 80 F with average rainfall of 5 inches. Summer: Temperatures usually range from lows of 55 F to highs of 85 F with average rainfall of ...
Lums Pond State Park
State Park
1,808 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lusscroft Farm State Park
State Park
501 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Marsh Creek State Park
State Park
14 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
McEvoy Tract
State Park
95 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winter on record. The park also maintains a museum and library collection related to the encampments and ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Reenactments, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First...
Weather: Weather in this part of New Jersey is typical of the mid-Atlantic region--a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and moderately cold winters.
Mount Laurel State Park
State Park
18 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Nescopeck State Park
State Park
1,914 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Neshaminy State Park
State Park
324 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
This is truly a special place. It's classified as a United States Biosphere Reserve and in 1978 was established by Congress as the country’s first National Reserve. It includes portions of seven southern New Jersey counties, and encompasses over one-million acres of farms, forests and wetlands....
Entrance: $0
Weather: Spring: 50-70F, sunny with some rain Summer: 70-90F, mostly sunny with some rain Winter: 0-35F, snow is common Fall: 50-70F
Nockamixon State Park
State Park
5,308 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Nvf Site
State Park
26 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Osmun Forest
State Park
9 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Oversee Property
State Park
123 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Palmer Sp
State Park
608 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Palmyra Cove Nature Park
State Park
65 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Paulinskill Valley Trail
State Park
16 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pequest River Grny
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pimple Hills
State Park
20 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Princeton Battlefield State Park
State Park
81 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Promised Land State Park
State Park
2,904 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ralph Stover State Park
State Park
41 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rancocas State Park
State Park
1,475 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Raritan River Confluence State Park
State Park
633 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rec Trail Wash Cross - Princet
State Park
46 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ricketts Glenn State Park
State Park
12,949 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ridley Creek State Park
State Park
2,619 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rocks Sp
State Park
1,077 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Rocky Run Acquisition
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rutgers Community Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Six Mile Run Reservoir Site
State Park
3,210 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Steamtown National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Feel the heat from the firebox, smell hot steam and oil; hear the whistle and the "chuff-chuff" from the smokestack, feel the ground vibrate, and watch as one-ton drive rods turn steel wheels. Discover how steam railroading helped shaped our nation's history and culture. Learn about t...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: Warm and sometimes humid summers; cold and rainy or snowy winters. Wear seasonable clothing and good walking shoes. For travel aboard the summer and fall seasonal excursion trains, please note that th...
Stephens State Park
State Park
45 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sunset Lake
State Park
5 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Susquehanna Sp
State Park
57 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Susquehanna State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Susquehannock State Park
State Park
555 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sussex Branch Trail
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Swartswood State Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the room where he received notable visitors such as Chief Little Turtle and Thomas Jefferson.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major s...
The Cauffiel Estate
State Park
56 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Tobyhanna State Park
State Park
178 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Tuscarora State Park
State Park
1,658 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Tyler State Park
State Park
1,676 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
unknown
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, and monuments commemorating the resolve of the Revolutionary War generation and honoring the power of...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration,...
Weather: Winters at Valley Forge are cold and damp with a cool spring and fall and a hot and humid summer. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended for outdoor recreation during the snowy winter season. Find more d...
Voorhees State Park
State Park
68 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Washington Crossing
State Park
26 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Washington Crossing State Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Washington Crossing State Park
State Park
380 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
This 680-mile-long trail follows the paths taken by George Washington's Continental Army and Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau's Expédition Particulière during their 1781 march from Newport, Rhode Island, to Yorktown, Virginia. France's support in America's struggle for independence wa...
Entrance: $0
Weather: With over 680 miles of land and water trails and hundreds of historical sites, there is a wide variety in weather. Please check with your favorite weather website before traveling.
White Clay Creek State Park
State Park
3 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Wilmington and Western Railroad
State Park
Unknown
Entrance: $0
Wilmington State Parks
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0