Lehigh Valley
Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania
Township
A retail and residential township north of Allentown
Whitehall Township is a first-class township in Lehigh County immediately north of Allentown. It contains the Lehigh Valley's largest concentration of retail along MacArthur Road and Route 22, surrounded by established residential neighborhoods.
History & Local Character
Settled in the 1730s, Whitehall was farmland until the postwar expansion of Route 22 and MacArthur Road turned it into the valley's retail hub.
Housing & Real Estate
Whitehall offers ranches, splits and colonials from the 1950s through 1980s, plus townhouses and apartments, at moderate prices.
Restaurants & Shopping
MacArthur Road and the surrounding corridors host a wide range of chain and independent restaurants.
Schools & Education
Whitehall-Coplay School District serves the township.
Parks & Recreation
Whitehall Parkway, Hokendauqua Park and the Ironton Rail Trail provide recreation.
Transportation & Accessibility
Route 22, MacArthur Road and the Northeast Extension serve the township, with LANTA bus service throughout.
Local Businesses
Retail centers, auto dealers, restaurants and medical offices line MacArthur Road, the valley's busiest commercial corridor.
No businesses are listed in Whitehall Township yet. Add your business to be the first.
Nearby Attractions
- Ironton Rail Trail
- Whitehall Parkway
- Lehigh Valley Mall
- Allentown (immediately south)
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Extensive shopping and services
- Route 22 access
- Established neighborhoods
- Ironton Rail Trail
Considerations
- Heavy traffic on MacArthur Road
- Commercial strip aesthetics
- Limited walkable town center
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whitehall a township?
Yes. Whitehall Township is a first-class township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
What shopping is in Whitehall?
The MacArthur Road corridor includes Lehigh Valley Mall and a large concentration of retailers and restaurants.