A town of 6,118, settled in 1742. Nearly 12.2% of it is conserved land.
The 3 things Hellertown does most differently from other towns.
1933 · DETAIL STUDY OF DOOR HOOD WITH DECORATI…6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
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REAR VIEW. - Decorated Barn, Lower Saucon Township
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Ordered by what stands out in Hellertown. Another town gets a different order.
1.8 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Grist Mill Park | 0.3 mi | 40 |
| 2. Morris J. Dimmick Park | — | 18 |
| 3. Water Authority Park | — | 9 |
Most working residents leave Hellertown for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Bethlehem (12%), Allentown (7%) and Upper Macungie (3%). Half commute less than 9 miles.
Hellertown beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 5 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Hellertown | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.2% | 14.5% |
The typical Hellertown home is worth about $380,000, up 2.8% in a year, 31% above the Pennsylvania typical home.
Hellertown has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.
Hellertown's reported crime rate is well below Pennsylvania's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 7 violent crimes were reported in 2024.
Where Hellertown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
9 notable people were born in Hellertown.
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Hellertown is a borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its population was 6,131 at the 2020 census. Hellertown is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of 2020. Lost River Caverns, a natural limestone cavern, are located in Hellertown.
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2 towns share a border with Hellertown.