Thanks for this short piece on the Lehigh Valley. I am a native who moved to NYC after college and has just returned after 40 years away. I probably have a slightly different perspective. The LV has a lot of history, from native people through colonial times then the industrial revolution, now a post industrial world where technology has made the LV a suburb of NYC. It has great natural beauty surrounded by green hills( now that the smoke is gone) with farmland just a fe2 miles in any direction. I have found the people particularly welcoming too. Taxes, cost of living, shopping all import. You might add that car insurance is much cheaper here than in large metro areas and the three airports:ABE, PHL and Newark make travel pretty easy.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube2 жыл бұрын
Welcome back to the Valley! And I have heard from a few others about the reduced cost of car insurance, I'll be sure to keep that in mind.
@charliejg8 ай бұрын
For those like me who grew up in the Lehigh Valley, the public transportation issue is just par for the course and really not a problem. However, anyone who moves here from a larger city will definitely be affected by the car society we have have here. As someone who grew up here, I find it really sad that the agricultural areas are dwindling and being replaced with either homes or warehouses. The great thing about this area is that it does still have a lot of wooded and park locations for hiking and outdoor activities. It also has lots of small town USA feel available. Yet, we're only 2 hours from NYC and 1.5 hours from Philly. We also have our own airport that is just big enough, but not ridiculous like Newark or Philly airports. All-in-all, the Lehigh Valley is a pretty nice place to grow up and to raise a family.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube8 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experiences!
@robkrasinski62174 ай бұрын
We have no public train service anymore, but Amtrak is planning a new Allentown to New York service which will use freight railroad tracks into NJ, then NJT and Amtrak rails to Newark, NJ and New York (Manhattan). The closest commuter rail stations are Colmar on Rt. 309 on the SEPTA Lansdale-Doylestown line, and Annandale, NJ on the NJ Transit Raritan Valley line. A Trans-Bridge bus could get you to Doylestown where you could get on a SEPTA train to Philly and connect with other SEPTA trains or Amtrak trains.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube4 ай бұрын
@@robkrasinski6217 this is good information, thanks for commenting here, much appreciated!
@wtripley2 жыл бұрын
You seem like such a genuinely nice person!
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube4 ай бұрын
WYSIWYG: What you see is what you get 😉 thanks for commenting!
@loveangelprinces1 Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the Lehigh Valley. I have been living in the Lehigh Valley for 44 years. I know it like the back of my hand. I love it here went to high school, 2 colleges and earn my degrees. Also worked in New York and PA. I got married to my husband. We celebrated 26 years and 7 months. We are raising our Generation Z daughter. Soon we will celebrate Musikfest and visit Longwood Garden in Christmas. 🥰
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube10 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting about your life experiences in the Lehigh Valley for others to read, I appreciate it.
@loveangelprinces110 ай бұрын
@@tiffsterritoryonyoutube my pleasure. Wishing you a lovely Friday.🥰
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@tstahler54202 жыл бұрын
In '76, we lived on N 16th street, across from the Masonic temple and maybe 50yrds from West Park. Back then the houses on that block were full on antiques. Stained glass windows, crystal interior doorknobs. Was a great place to be a kid.
@charlesprobst2600 Жыл бұрын
Wow cool perspective I have a property on 16th
@zombae3871 Жыл бұрын
Not anymore.. it’s sad… I remember that stuff when I was a kid… they took down a whole lot of the historical buildings here. It’s a shame. Let the memories live on tho. That’s nice that you remember some beauty in this ish hole it’s become.
@dineshchaudhari87742 жыл бұрын
Nice and prompt information about Allentown , Thank you Stephanie! We are planning to move to Lehigh valley area.
@K00LAlDYT4 ай бұрын
As someone who lives in whitehall very close, it’s nice here!
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube4 ай бұрын
👀Check out my Whitehall video, thanks for commenting!!
@robkrasinski62174 ай бұрын
Hi Tiffany, you are very pretty with dark brown eyes and dark curly hair and hoop earrings. I only lived west of Allentown my whole life and my late mom who passed almost two years ago this June grew up in south and west Allentown and her late mom grew up outside of and in Emmaus. But, I have family members on my late father's side who live in California, Texas, Florida, he had a brother and three half brothers they are all still alive, and one is in Emmaus. Another uncle from Emmaus moved to Fort Myers, FL with his wife several years ago. My father passed March 8, 1986. He was born in the Bronx, and moved to Tamaqua when he was little then his mom moved to south Allentown. He served in the Air Force in the Vietnam War and worked for the former Bethlehem Steel in the main Bethlehem plant.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube4 ай бұрын
thanks for the kind words and the comment. I hope you and your family are well🌻
@nideeshahema2 жыл бұрын
Please make a video on good kindergarten and elementary schools, apartments for moving in Allentown and detailed video on cost of living including day care costs.
@omayratorres7735 Жыл бұрын
It's definitely safer than NY however it is pretty welcoming but people don't stick or really create friendships easily and the best Allentown school district is Parkland other then that they don't really teach the children well and have a huge bullying problem. Over all public school is just not the route to go anyway. You can keep to yourself and mind your business here which is nice. Police don't Harrass ppl. It's a good stepping stone and step up from NY but eventually living here after a while I'm ready to move somewhere else because I really don't connect with this place. People are more sad then happy here.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Жыл бұрын
Creating friendships is so much easier in grade school, amiright? But after TWENTY years here, Ive made a few keepers. Ive also worked with ppl on projects that walk right by me in the market now, go figure.
@mtvslime9564 Жыл бұрын
I’m in NY right now Upstate NY and plan on moving down to Either Allentown ? Ashland pa or even Altoona pa just trying to make sure I can actually be happy and just be in pa soil in general. Give me some feed back if you don’t mind.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube10 ай бұрын
Feedback outside the videos on the channel? Allentown in 3rd largest city in Pennsylvania and we parties. lol
@robkrasinski62174 ай бұрын
For some reason the Lehigh Valley area is one of the best areas in the US to live in. And taxes are lower than NJ and NY. I live outside of Allentown in the suburbs which is more built up now with homes and retail stores. Our school taxes and property taxes in our township are lower than neighboring townships, but the taxes keep going up every year due to the increasing population in the Parkland School District and they have to renovate and expand schools to accommodate many more students so they have to raise the taxes to cover the costs. Parkland is one of the better school districts in the area, I'm a 1992 graduate. Most of the teachers I had or knew retired or passed away as well as most of the principals, a few passed away and there were a few superintendents since I graduated. One of the main draws of the LV as a tourist destination for outsiders in the summer is Dorney Park, as well as fairs, festivals, Musikfest, etc.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutubeАй бұрын
👆Thanks for commenting!
@Javarrol Жыл бұрын
Thinking of coming when I retire in 18 months from NYC @ 44 years old. Lets see I love your videos…
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Жыл бұрын
Come visit for a looooong weekend, see if it’s a good fit for you. And thank you for the kind comment, having a 💩 day, I really appreciate it☺️
@ramencurry6672 Жыл бұрын
New Yorkers have been moving to PA for many decades. It’s common
@robkrasinski62174 ай бұрын
The reason is lower taxes. Eastern PA north of Bucks County has lower taxes than NJ, NY, Philly, Philly suburbs. But, your school/property taxes will vary based on township or city. And NY'ers commute into NY from LV by bus or drive, or drive to an NJ Transit train station like Annandale off I-78.
@Javarrol4 ай бұрын
@@tiffsterritoryonyoutubeyes I’m thinking of it and your welcome stay positive
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube4 ай бұрын
@@robkrasinski6217 Yes this is one factor, some have stated it’s also a better quality of life. Everyone is different, really depends on you and your needs.
@PlayitagainVHS2 жыл бұрын
Hello Tiffany ,nice video.
@kathleenhealey7412 жыл бұрын
We are NY natives but had a house in Mt Pocono. I never knew about the alcohol limit in grocery stores. That’s interesting. We’re coming soon to Lehigh. Thanks for the video!!
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube2 жыл бұрын
What part of NY? I have a few Long Island friends here in the Valley.
@kathleenhealey7412 жыл бұрын
@@tiffsterritoryonyoutube I live in Staten Island.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube10 ай бұрын
Never been, its on the wishlist.
@judyaguinada3235 Жыл бұрын
FYI if you want large quantities of beer you can purchase them at beer outlets
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!
@roxycauldwell5442 жыл бұрын
I'm from Kunkletown/Monroe county but the first half of my life I was in and out of Allentown, my Nan used to watch me and my mom worked at the Morning Call before they were bought by Chicago Tribune and she was laid off. People talk so much smack about Allentown like theyre straight terrified and I never understood it.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube2 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@ericb187611 ай бұрын
Do you recommend Monroe county? Looking at relocating from Tx next summer to East Stroudsburg/ bushkill
@roxycauldwell54411 ай бұрын
@@ericb1876 It depends on your budget, I think Monroe is the highest property taxes in the state (don't quote me, but it's up there). The neighboring County Carbon County is exactly right next door and much more affordable in that aspect.
@ericb187611 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reply. If you don’t mind answering I was also curious about the crime in both Stroudsburg area as well as Allentown. I’ve read about a bit in Allentown but not so much in Stroudsburg. Any opinion?
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube10 ай бұрын
Not familiar with Monroe, we'll have you in Lehigh County though :) Also, I didnt know your comment was here, sorry for the delay.
@RedHeadAgent Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@jabbarhudson65692 жыл бұрын
Don't forget subways buses Subway surface trolley regional realm broad Street line which is the subway maybe not only that I believe you should get in touch with your public transportation faculty and let them know what's going on or what we can do is do it ourselves boost up the transportation.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Philly does have the regional rails also. That would be nice to have here.
@mariap76872 жыл бұрын
thanks for the information! YOU ARE A GORGEOUS WOMAN by the way. God bless you honey, from Fort Worth TEXAS
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube2 жыл бұрын
Well now Im blushing☺️ thanks for watching & commenting
@JewishKeto3 ай бұрын
Great video on the subject! So I am looking into moving to the Allentown area to be closer to my girlfriend.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube3 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting!
@gregorycyr92722 жыл бұрын
I was going to work on a solar panel job up near Altoona,Pennsylvania for 5 months.I went up there and the area looked depressing big time.I went to upstate NY to visit,orginally from Binghamton NY,then returned back to Raleigh NC.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube2 жыл бұрын
Altoona is between here and Pittsburgh, about 3 hours away. Allentown is a more metro, we parties😉
@gregorycyr92722 жыл бұрын
@@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Hello.I hope you are having a great day.Raleigh would swallow Allentown 10 times.🤣
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube2 жыл бұрын
@@gregorycyr9272 My sister lived there, how do you manage with all that good food around? I had to get outta there, FAST 🏃🏾♀️💨 Thanks for watching and commenting!!
@gregorycyr92722 жыл бұрын
@@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Food is ok.I was just kidding about the swallow thing but Raleigh is booming city.With that comes traffic and it's getting very expensive for housing.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube10 ай бұрын
Affordable housing is getting tricky, luxury housing is in full swing, seems like everywhere.
@bryanchaps3647 Жыл бұрын
I saw someone in Northampton with a bumper sticker that said “Go back to NY” some people 😮
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Жыл бұрын
Hogwash! If ppl “go back” the Lehigh Valley wont keep getting better businesses to come here and keep making our lives easier.
@ramencurry6672 Жыл бұрын
There can be a cultural difference between a guy from Brooklyn and someone in rural PA. Although the distance is not that far, it’s like 2 different planets
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube10 ай бұрын
There are cultural differences, even if we lived next door to each other. That is everywhere in America, no?
@raymincom6 ай бұрын
Nice video. I'm thinking about to move there. I have 2 kids with autism and I would like to know please. How is special education there. Thank you!
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube6 ай бұрын
Check out niche.com, schooldigger.com or www.greatschools.org for area schools and their unique programs. Also the different school district fb groups may provide some additional insight
@jennig7543Ай бұрын
Hi can you do video about charter schools some schools in allentown . How are special education and pros and cons?
@tiffsterritoryonyoutubeАй бұрын
Thanks for commenting. I dont know much about Charter Schools, try fb, niche.com, greatschools.org or schooldigger.com. Good Luck!
@rubenbustillos245411 ай бұрын
I have an interview for a job. I might be relocating from California
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube11 ай бұрын
Good luck🍀
@DrFinancialLiteracy2 ай бұрын
Awesome my family just moved from Rex, Georgia to Sonoma County, CA.
@marcelofernandez3088 ай бұрын
I lived 3 years in The Lehigh valley, Bethlehem and Allentown to be more specific. Honestly is good place to live but it’s hard to make friends and people are so bored, they are like machines. Winter also is very depressing. I would like to mention the segregation to Hispanic population in downtown area, that’s so sad considering that I’m Hispanic but everyone in that area is a “wannabe gangster” and it’s awful.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube8 ай бұрын
@MarceloFernandez308 Where do you live now? Why did you leave? Thanks for commenting your experiences, it helps.
@marcelofernandez3088 ай бұрын
@@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Your welcome, right now, I’m currently living in Spain. I leave the Us for the reason that I felt very lonely, don’t like the culture of people (tend to be rude) so I decided to get to back to my country Chile. Even though I’m a Us citizen, for me personally it’s not worth it, probably to make some money but that’s it
@jotk9440 Жыл бұрын
Billy Joel brought me here.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Жыл бұрын
thank him for me? 😏
@jamesmcgrath1952 Жыл бұрын
I live in Allentown South. Pennsylvania, I love. Allentown? Not so much. Good video, though.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Жыл бұрын
I was there today on Hall St, maybe I can help you buy/sell somewhere else? LMK!
@jamesmcgrath1952 Жыл бұрын
@@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Thank you but I'm too old {70} to pack up and move.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Жыл бұрын
@@jamesmcgrath1952 Fair enough 😊
@NightFight1642 жыл бұрын
I have my computer up and the sound coming from your end is pretty low
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Жыл бұрын
It was my first video, I have a microphone now
@filmtvbiz2 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@smallfry7743 Жыл бұрын
Good vid… audio is to low 😢
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Жыл бұрын
It was my first video, I have a microphone now, so fancy 💁🏾♀️
@ashleyvassol2448 Жыл бұрын
Hi would you recommend Easton for a young family? Great schools are important. Would your information.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Жыл бұрын
Hi Ashley, school districts are very personal. Check out greatschools.org and niche.com, to see if Easton School district is a good fit for your family. Thanks for commenting!
@RainaBugg Жыл бұрын
Could you please do a video on swoyersville?
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Жыл бұрын
@Raina Knight, Im not familiar with Swoyersville, it's over an hour away from Allentown
@wassimben12022 жыл бұрын
Hi Stephanie Thank you for the nice content I'm coming to allentown Which places are suitable for housing and entertainment for children? Which schools are better? thank you
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube2 жыл бұрын
Tiffany Nelson - Realtor Lehigh Valley, PA 5 months ago As a realtor, I can't answer that question because it's against fair housing for Realtors to "steer" people to any neighborhood. I know that doesn't help you at all :( But I will include a few websites to help guide you with school districts, you can also check fb groups, cause you know folks like to talk! Check out - www.greatschools.org/pennsylvania/allentown/ AND www.niche.com/k12/search/best-school-districts/m/allentown-area
@dontneednomanstoptelllingm84812 жыл бұрын
That place look nice,It that big town?
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube2 жыл бұрын
There are about 800K people in this area, hope that helps
@mnmchillhouse2 жыл бұрын
How is the rentals market in College Heights district of West Allentown? Do you sell and manage property?
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube2 жыл бұрын
We’ve had low inventory since COVID. it comes and goes fast!
@tonystylesofficial68442 жыл бұрын
What can you tell me about the west park historic district in Allentown and west Allen high school? I am a New Yorker looking to relocate. I am 48 and retired ..
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube2 жыл бұрын
I talk about West Allentown in my video, Small Towns near Allentown. USNews ranks Allentown #108 in Best Places to Live and #11 in Best Places to retire. Read more about it here: realestate.usnews.com/places/pennsylvania/allentown You can visit niche.com for more information on schools and different areas in the Lehigh Valley.
@tonystylesofficial68442 жыл бұрын
@@tiffsterritoryonyoutube thank you …
@DONNYPESO2 жыл бұрын
don't come Lehigh Valley is very conservative
@tonystylesofficial68442 жыл бұрын
@@DONNYPESO I am conservative , In either case I don’t see how that’s a bad thing . Easton is liberal
@dddan57339 ай бұрын
Vous avez de la chance !, en Europe , pour l'achat d'une voiture 21 % de taxe , alimentation 6%, vêtements, outils, etc 21% , énergie 21%, Essence 58% de taxe 😂 Jamais vous ne habitueriez en Europe 🎉
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube9 ай бұрын
Translation: You are lucky!, in Europe, for the purchase of a car 21% tax, food 6%, clothing, tools, etc. 21%, energy 21%, Gasoline 58% tax 😂 You would never get used to Europe 🎉.... thanks for commenting!
@firemax372 ай бұрын
The taxes are crazy wow. Here in Jersey you pay taxes even up to for breathing
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube2 ай бұрын
😂😂Thanks for commenting!
@semajd59957 ай бұрын
You just seem so genuine. I’m gonna try…are you single?
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube7 ай бұрын
I am not, but thank you for the kind comment ☺️
@semajd59957 ай бұрын
@@tiffsterritoryonyoutube lucky guy
@youeverseethesehandsfly53342 жыл бұрын
If you have the means to live elsewhere, I implore you to do so. Allentown is an awful place to live. Drunk and high people everywhere, vandalism, people not watching their kids.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting. Allentown is 18 miles long, population 125K ppl. You're likely speaking to one segment of an underbelly? Allentown is not a monolith. Check out this article by USNews for some uplifting news about Allentown! realestate.usnews.com/places/pennsylvania/allentown
@elizabethtorrales7170 Жыл бұрын
@@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Exactly! I moved to Allentown in 1996, I worked for Allentown School District (I'm now retired and living in Emmaus), bought a house, paid my taxes, raised my children, minded my own business and my veg garden, was always very courteous and mindful of the law, picked apples and strawberries up at the farm in Whitehall, and traveled to NY whenever I wanted to see theater on Broadway. I have never had a problem with anyone, and when I go visit my family in Fort Lauderdale, FL its as if I'm in another world and I can't wait to come back "home." As long as you know how to chose your friends, chose wisely the place where you want to live and stay out of center city, you'll be fine. Its not as if you were in Detroit, the Bronx, Cleveland, Miami or Atlanta.
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Жыл бұрын
@@elizabethtorrales7170 Yes! I think every city has its misfits but the bulk of most areas is full of hard working citizens. Thanks for commenting.
@writemywrongs6734 Жыл бұрын
I gotta get out of Chicago 😂😂😂Illinois they tax everybody and everything and everywhere
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube Жыл бұрын
Bring us Chicago 🍕!! PA sales tax is 6%… but there is no tax on necessities, groceries, clothing, etc.
@sammywonder64611 ай бұрын
your really quiet
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube11 ай бұрын
Make sure it's turned up on your end
@asiatic_black7 ай бұрын
The thing I hate about Allentown is meeting the fake New York wannabes who been in Allentown since they were toddlers
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube6 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting!
@maxidoberman290810 ай бұрын
I have lived in allentown for 75yrs, make a video of our filthy streets, our streams that are polluted and fishing is gone, make a video of the shootings, stabbings and the drug gangs in allentown..Make a film on the homeless that hang on our streets, make a video of all the illegals pouring into the city, you cant leave your house after dark so you dont get mugged. Thats the real allentown
@tiffsterritoryonyoutube10 ай бұрын
That's not a video I would make because that's not my story - it's yours. KZbin does not charge anything to upload videos expressing opinions, experiences and concerns, it's all free of charge. I recommend you share your story maybe it will help others. Thanks for watching & commenting.
@RANTHEEMAN Жыл бұрын
The gay parties republican and democrat have Pennsylvania near the bottom and that is unacceptable.