Allentown, New Jersey

About Allentown

Allentown, NJ is a small town located in central New Jersey, home to 1,731 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Allentown is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.6 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,885 residents per square mile.

📰 Allentown News Today

• Maximillian Yakelewicz Obituary (2026) - Deland, FL - Peppler Funeral Home - Allentown Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• Frank Caroselli Obituary (1946 - 2026) - Allentown, NJ NJ.com · Aug 3
• This Allentown Victorian Was Once a Doctor’s Office—Now It’s a Dream Home New Jersey Monthly Magazine · May 1
• Zillow Allentown Nj Toimihenkilöliitto Erto · Aug 10
• Allentown Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Allentown Unique

• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Allentown

• The Moth — coffee shop (café)
• La Piazza — pizza
• Woody's Cafe

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• New Jersey Fire Museum & Firefighters Memorial · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Allentown

• Byron Johnson Park reviews ★
• Community Park reviews ★
• Dr. Farmers Park reviews ★
• Pete Sensi Park reviews ★
• Sergeant George Ashby Memorial Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Allentown

• Allentown High School
• Newell Elementary School
• Stonebridge Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Allentown

🏘️ Nearby Communities