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Lower Macungie, PA

Lower Macungie Township is a township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The township's population was 31,964 as of the 2020 census, making it the second-largest population center in Lehigh County after Allentown and the third-largest population center in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area after Allentown and Bethlehem.

Lower Macungie Township is located 7.1 miles (11.4 km) southwest of Allentown 60.8 miles (97.8 km) northwest of Philadelphia, and 95.5 miles (153.7 km) west of New York City. The township is part of the Lehigh Valley, which had a population of 861,899 and was the third-largest populated metropolitan region in Pennsylvania and 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S.. as of 2020.

Before European settlement, the area that now includes Lower Macungie Township was inhabited by the Lenape Indian tribe. They hunted here, and are known to have had a few small seasonal villages and jasper workshops close to streams and springs. Jasper from their quarries outside present-day Macungie and Vera Cruz was traded throughout North America.

The name Macungie is derived from a Native American word meaning "bear swamp," or "place where bears feed." The early Pennsylvania German settlers took land that had been hunting grounds for the Lenni Lenape, adopting the Lenape name for the area. They cleared the scrub and forests, planted crops, raised livestock, and continually expanded their holdings. Most of what they produced fed their families and their hired and indentured servants, but some crops were grown for their cash value. Eventually, they raised enough money to buy land warrants in Philadelphia from the proprietors, including William Penn's heirs. The Rodale Organic Gardening Experimental Farm, located in Lower Macungie Township, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Lower Macungie Township is located in southern Lehigh County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.5 square miles (58.2 km²), of which 22.4 square miles (57.9 km²) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²), or 0.40%, is water. Little Lehigh Creek and Swabia Creek drain and wind through the township from sources in Berks and Lehigh counties. Swabia Creek joins Little Lehigh Creek in the township and the latter drains into the Lehigh River in Allentown.

South Mountain crosses the township's southern tier, just south of the boroughs of Alburtis and Macungie. Lower Macungie has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Dfa) and is in hardiness zone 6b. The average monthly temperature at Willow Lane Elementary School ranges from 29.2 °F (−1.6 °C) in January to 73.8 °F (23.2 °C) in July.

Lower Macungie places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. LVH–Macungie and St. Luke's Health Center - Macungie offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For a relaxing experience, visit the Spa At The Hotel Hershey where you can indulge in luxurious treatments. For those who love sports and fitness, Spooky Nook Sports provides extensive facilities for various sports activities. If you're looking for a comprehensive wellness retreat, check out The Lodge at Woodloch Spa, which provides a range of wellness programs and activities.

Top sites in Lower Macungie, PA include Wildlands Conservancy, Kalmbach Memorial Park, and Macungie Memorial Park.

Population: 31,964 (2020). Elevation: 370 feet (113 meters). Area: 22.5 square miles (58.3 km²). ZIP Code: 18062. Area Code(s): 610, 484.

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How did Lower Macungie, PA get its name?

The name "Macungie" is derived from a Native American word meaning bear swamp, or place where bears feed. In the early 18th century Pennsylvania German settlers took land that had been hunting grounds for the Lenni Lenape, adopting the Lenape name for the area. They found the rich, fertile soil and amply watered land to their liking and so cleared the scrub and forests, planted crops, raised livestock, and continually expanded their holdings.

What are the demographics of Lower Macungie, PA?

With 32,524 people, Lower Macungie is the 38th most populated city in the state of Pennsylvania out of 2,570 cities. The largest Lower Macungie racial/ethnic groups are White (78.8%) followed by Hispanic (10.1%) and Asian (4.6%). In 2022, the median household income of Lower Macungie households was $116,750. Lower Macungie households made slightly more than Hulmeville households ($116,500) and Lower Milford households ($116,467) . However, 2.3% of Lower Macungie families live in poverty.

Is Lower Macungie, PA a good place to live?

Lower Macungie Township is in Lehigh County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Lower Macungie Township offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Lower Macungie Township there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many retirees live in Lower Macungie Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lower Macungie Township are highly rated.

Sources

Township of Lower Macungie

Wikipedia

Niche

Pennsylvania Demographics

Wildlands Conservancy

Kalmbach Memorial Park

Macungie Memorial Park

LVH–Macungie

St. Luke's Health Center - Macungie

Anytime Fitness

Spa At The Hotel Hershey

Spooky Nook Sports

The Lodge at Woodloch Spa

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