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Allentown, NJ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Allentown
Allentown is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Best known for being quaint. Retirees that are seeking to live on the East Coast with larger cities nearby will surely…
Allentown is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Best known for being quaint. Retirees that are seeking to live on the East Coast with larger cities nearby will surely appreciate Allentown.
Climate & Geography
Allentown has a humid continental climate. The average annual high temperature is in the low 60s and the average annual low temperature is in the low 40s. The average annual precipitation is roughly 50 inches of rainfall.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Allentown is a quaint city with activities that tend to be more leisure focused. Active adults can take a stroll and bike ride through the various parks and trails. Shopping ranges from antique shops to fashion malls. The Horse Park of New Jersey offers a carnival. Spas are scattered throughout the city. The larger city of Philadelphia is near enough for residents to take day trips and explore a wider variety of activities.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The median home cost is well above the national median. Food expenses are above average. An average effective property tax rate is 2.40 percent which is significantly higher than the national average of 1.19 percent. Most retirement income is taxable besides military pensions. On the plus side, Social Security is not taxed.
Healthcare
There are three highly ranked medical centers and hospitals located within 20 miles of Allentown. They are Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, Virtua Memorial Hospital, and Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County. Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center is regionally ranked and ranked high performing in heart failure, hip replacement, and knee replacement. Virtua Memorial Hospital is ranked high performing in urology, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and heart failure. Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County is ranked high performing in heart failure.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Allentown, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Allentown has 387 homes, the largest has 387 homes, and the average community consists of 387 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ community in Allentown. The only 55+ community in Allentown is gated. For instance, Four Seasons at Upper Freehold is a gated community with 387 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Allentown stay on the market for around 209 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $608,077, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in Four Seasons at Upper Freehold average around $608,077.
52 communities near Allentown
376 homes near Allentown
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,260 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,000 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,374 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,150 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,728 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,728 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,979 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,754 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|Stock Cooperative
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,266 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,006 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,280 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,374 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,150 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|2 baths
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,192 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,771 sq ft
Frequently Asked Questions
In Allentown, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Allentown has 387 homes, the largest has 387 homes, and the average community consists of 387 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ community in Allentown. The only 55+ community in Allentown is gated. For instance, Four Seasons at Upper Freehold is a gated community with 387 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Allentown stay on the market for around 209 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $608,077, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in Four Seasons at Upper Freehold average around $608,077.
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