DeSales University, Pennsylvania
DeSales University is a community of 1,052 people in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1964.
Why visit DeSales University
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Saucon Hill, Centennial Bridge, Ehrhart's Mill Historic District and Saucon Valley Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 41 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in DeSales University
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About DeSales University
DeSales University (CDP) is a census-designated place located in Upper Saucon Township, Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 985 residents.
From the Wikipedia article DeSales University, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Centennial Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Ehrhart's Mill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Michael and Margaret Heller House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Linden Grove Pavilion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
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Restaurants and cafes11
Ye Olde Spring Valley Tavern
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
1355 Station Avenue, Bethlehem
We,Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-19:30
Copperhead Grill
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
5737 PA-378, Bethlehem
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-23:00
Casa Toro
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
7001 N Route 309, Coopersburg
Mo-Su 10:00-20:00
Carlo's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
7001 North Route 309, Coopersburg
Rita's Italian Ice
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.5 mi
7001 North Route 309, Coopersburg
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.2 mi
6690 Short Drive, Coopersburg
Mo-Sa 05:00-20:00; Su 06:00-19:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Cornerstone Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.9 mi
5900 Old Bethlehem Pike, Center Valley
Saucon Mennonite Church
Church · Mennonite · 1.4 mi
6639 North Main Street, Coopersburg
Shopping3
Fairmont Village Shopping Center
Shopping center · 1.5 mi
7001 North Route 309, Coopersburg
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts
School · 5.1 mi
321 E. Third St, Bethlehem
Healthcare5
Giant Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
216 East Fairmount Street, Coopersburg
Saint Lukes Center Valley Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
5445 Lanark Road, Center Valley
St Lukes Regional Breast Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
5848 Old Bethlehem Pike, Center Valley
Map of DeSales University
70 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 19°F | 3.8 in | 10.5 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 20°F | 3.2 in | 12.1 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 4.4 in | 8.5 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 4.2 in | 1.3 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 3.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 4.6 in | 6.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Springtown 1 Nne (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lehigh County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-03: Hurricane Irene (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Quakertown Airport (UKT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Bethlehem 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Emmaus 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Allentown 7 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Fullerton 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Northampton 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Easton 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Cementon 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Alpha 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Phillipsburg 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Bally 15 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Gambet Center for Business and Healthcare at DeSales University, Bradley Barnhorst, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DeSales University Center, Bradley Barnhorst, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trexler Library at DeSales University, Bradley Barnhorst, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hurd Science Center at DeSales University, Bradley Barnhorst, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Centennial Bridge, Station Avenue spanning Saucon Creek, Center Valley (Lehigh County, Pennsylvania), Rob Tucher, Public domain
- EHRHART'S MILL HISTORIC DISTRICT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heller House, Coemgenus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Linden Grove Pavilion, PattiParker, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trading Room in Gambet Center, Bradley Barnhorst, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Comfort Before Elegance, John Gloag, Public domain
- PA 378 nb, Lehigh County (1), Nov. 2022, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 378 nb, Lehigh County (2), Nov. 2022, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-24 16 34 06 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 378 (Bethlehem Pike) just north of Pennsylvania State Route 309 in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-24 09 22 24 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Main Street) just north of Pennsylvania State Route 378 (Bethlehem Pike) in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-24 16 46 34 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 378 (Bethlehem Pike) just south of Spring Valley Road in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 309 nb, Center Valley, June 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-24 16 37 45 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 378 (Bethlehem Pike) just north of Spring Valley Road in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OldCourseFall, Kjgum13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-24 16 31 34 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 309 just south of Lanark Road in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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