Welcome to Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania.

Imagine a place where you can breathe in fresh air from the top of a mountain and be back in a thriving downtown in less time than it took you to hike to the top.

Consider the possibilities of added free time in your schedule when your doorto-door commute is cut in half and your spending power is multiplied thanks to an a ordable cost of living.

Picture the opportunities for learning— ranging from numerous public, charter, and private K-12 o erings to nationally-ranked colleges and universities—that will enable you and your family to thrive.

To top it o , you’ll be surrounded by worldclass healthcare providers o ering everything from general practice to specialized surgery, rehabilitation, and athletic performance training.

All that (and more) is Made Possible in Lehigh Valley. e region has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation, and is just a short drive away from major mid-Atlantic cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.

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Lehigh Valley is conveniently located within a day’s drive of nearly one-third of the total U.S. population. We’re 90 miles from New York City, 60 miles from Philadelphia, and accessible by air to 15 nonstop destinations via the Lehigh Valley International Airport.

In Lehigh Valley, you’ll quickly nd that the pace of life allows for less time commuting back and forth from the o ce and more time establishing a homebase within the community, plus some extra time (and money) to taste your way through the local food scene, immerse yourself in arts and culture, and explore the great outdoors with an impressive lineup of parks, trails, and waterways.

In the pages ahead, we o er a look at the region through the eyes of locals who call Lehigh Valley home. Explore opportunities for living, working, and learning in this land of makers and dreamers, fueled by heritage and tradition that build strong, thriving communities.

Getting here & Getting around

Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is a convenient, family-friendly airport o ering daily nonstop ights to leisure and business destinations served by Allegiant, American, Delta, and United Airlines to 15 nonstop destinations.Your neighborhood airport provides the perfect travel environment for you and your family, with a children’s play area, sensory room, and therapy dog program.

Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA) provides accessible daily bus and paratransit service throughout Lehigh Valley.

Bus service to the nearby metro areas is available via Trans-Bridge Lines, Inc. to various locations in New York City and Newark-Liberty International Airport. In addition to regional public transit, Uber & Lyft services are prevalent in Lehigh Valley.