Middletown, Pennsylvania
Middletown is a community of 7,628 people in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Middletown
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 48 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hoover-Mason Trestle, Minsi Trail Bridge, Bethlehem Waterworks and Burnside Plantation.
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 Middletown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Middletown
Middletown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bethlehem Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population of Middletown was 7,441 at the 2010 census. Middletown is part of the Lehigh Valley, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Middletown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Hoover-Mason Trestle
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Elevated linear park in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Minsi Trail Bridge
Bridge · 2.6 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States
Philip J. Fahy Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks21
Bethlehem Waterworks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Pump-powered public water supply
Burnside Plantation
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Central Bethlehem Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Elmwood Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Gemeinhaus-Lewis David de Schweinitz Residence
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Gristmiller's House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Complex of the oldest surviving buildings in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Lutz-Franklin School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
One-room school in Lower Saucon Township, United States of America
Moravian Sun Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Hotel in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pembroke Village
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Public housing community in northeast Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
South Bethlehem Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States
Bethlehem Silk Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes48
Cherry's Caribbean Palace
Restaurant · Regional · 1.3 mi
415 Main Street, Freemansburg
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
4727 Freemansburg Avenue, Bethlehem
Mo-Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa 05:30-22:00; Su 05:30-21:30
Keystone Pub & Grill
Bar and pub · 0.9 mi
3529 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi Steak House
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.4 mi
2342 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem
Pho Viet Royal II
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.3 mi
1880 Stefko Boulevard, Bethlehem
Rita's Italian Ice
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.3 mi
1907 Stefko Boulevard, Bethlehem
36 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship11
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
3219 Santee Road, Bethlehem
East Hills Moravian Church
Church · Moravian · 1.2 mi
1830 Butztown Road, Bethlehem
Saint Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 0.8 mi
3771 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem
Iglesia Vision Misionera Camino de Santidad
Church · 1.4 mi
140 Monroe Street, Freemansburg
Shopping6
Stefko Mower Sales & Service
Hardware store · 1.6 mi
1450 Stefko Boulevard, Bethlehem
Gas and EV charging13
Raceway (Not affiliated with RaceTrac Petroleum Inc.)
Gas station
3608 Freemansburg Avenue, Bethlehem
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Healthcare6
LVHN Health Center at Bethlehem Township
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
2101 Emrick Boulevard
Map of Middletown
188 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
Northampton County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-11-27: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Freemansburg 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Bethlehem 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Hellertown 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Fountain Hill 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- West Easton 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Easton 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Raubsville 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Catasauqua 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Bath 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Morgan Hill 7 mi east, about 10 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
- Central Bethlehem Historic District Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Moravian Sun Inn Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- LUTZ-FRANKLIN SCHOOL, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Editing Gemeinhaus-Lewis David de Schweinitz Residence Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Pembroke Village Historic District Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Gristmiller's House Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- South Bethlehem Downtown Historic District Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- The Tannery Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Elmwood Park Historic District, Pubdog, Public domain
- Bethlehem Waterworks Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Burnside Plantation Farmhouse 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Illick's Mill Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Bethlehem Silk Mill Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Bethlehem Steel Lehigh Plant Mill No. 2 Annex Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- High House and Minsi Trail Bridge, Mad House Photography, CC BY 2.0
- National Museum of Industrial History, Glenn Koehler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bethlehem PA 1st Presby PHS064, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Aldibethsunsetlighter, Mycats at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Keystone Pub, BrettLewis88, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania - Large Letter Postcard (4237042655), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Eagle Restaurant, Freemansburg PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Christ Lutheran Church, Freemansburg PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main St, Freemansburg PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freemansburg, Northampton Co PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main St, Freemansburg PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pentecostal Church, Freemansburg PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freemansburg Elementary School, Northampton Co PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freemansburg Elementary School, Northampton Co PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-27 10 15 20 View north along Cambria Street at Kossuth Street in Freemansburg, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freemansburg Borough Municipal Bldg, Northampton Co PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freemansburg Borough Municipal Bldg, Northampton Co PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freemansburg Borough Municipal Bldg, Northampton Co PA 03, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cambria St, Freemansburg PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-27 10 11 48 View south along Cambria Street at Monroe Street in Freemansburg, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freemansburg Fire Co No 1, Northampton Co PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cambria St, Freemansburg PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freemansburg, Northampton Co PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeman House, Freemansburg PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lehigh Canal in Freemansburg, PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main St Bridge in Freemansburg, Northampton Co PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
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