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Upper Saucon, PA

Upper Saucon Township is a township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It 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 the 2020 census. The township had a population of 16,973 as of the 2020 census. 

Upper Saucon Township is located 8.6 miles (13.8 km) southeast of Allentown, 52.5 miles (84.5 km) north of Philadelphia, and 89.5 miles (144.0 km) southwest of New York City.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 24.6 square miles (63.7 km2), of which 24.5 square miles (63.4 km2) are land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km2), or 0.59%, is water. Its boundary with Salisbury Township is located on South Mountain. Elevations range from 340 feet (100 m) in Spring Valley to 1,042 feet (318 m) at Bauer Rock atop South Mountain in Big Rock County Park. Upper Saucon is in the Delaware River watershed and is drained by Saucon Creek into the Lehigh River, except for a very small area in the extreme south just southwest of Locust Valley, which is drained by Unami Creek into Perkiomen Creek and the Schuylkill River.

Upper Saucon Township has a hot summer humid continental climate (Dfa) and is in hardiness zone 6b. The average monthly temperature in Center Valley ranges from 29.5 °F (−1.4 °C) in January to 74.3 °F (23.5 °C) in July.

Present-day Upper Saucon Township originally was populated by the Unami division of the Lenape native people, also known as the Delaware people. The name Saucon comes from the native Unami language word Saukunk, meaning "mouth of the creek". Established in 1743, Upper Saucon was originally part of Bucks County, which was one of the three initial counties established in 1682 by William Penn, founder of the colonial-era Province of Pennsylvania.

Health and wellness are paramount in Upper Saucon, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Upper Saucon Ambulance Corps stands as a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Upper Saucon Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Maxx Fitness Clubzz and Main Street Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Upper Saucon, such as the Saucon Rail Trail North and Saucon Rail Trail South. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Upper Saucon, PA include Hopewell Park, South Mountain Preserve, and Promenade Saucon Valley. 

Population: 17,139 (2018). Elevation: 449 feet (137 meters). Area: 24.1 square miles (62.4 km²). ZIP Code: 18034. Area Code(s): 610, 484. 

FAQs

What does Saucon mean?

Indians were the first inhabitants of the area known today as Upper Saucon Township. The word “Saucon” is derived from the Indian word “Suakunk” which was the name applied to an Indian village at the mouth of Saucon Creek, and afterward a large tract of land lying on both sides of the creek from its source to its mouth. Suakunk comes from the Indian word Sa-ku-wit, meaning the mouth of a creek.

What is the poverty rate of Upper Saucon, PA?

In 2022, the median household income of Upper Saucon households was $125,330. Upper Saucon households made slightly more than Hilltown households ($125,230) and Londonderry township households ($125,000). However, 3.9% of Upper Saucon families live in poverty.

Is Upper Saucon, PA a good place to live?

Upper Saucon Township is in Lehigh County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Upper Saucon Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Upper Saucon Township there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Upper Saucon Township and residents tend to lean conservative. 

Sources

Wikipedia

Township of Upper Saucon

Upper Saucon Ambulance Corps 

Upper Saucon Parks and Recreation Department

Maxx Fitness Clubzz 

Main Street Gym

Saucon Rail Trail North 

Saucon Rail Trail South

Hopewell Park

South Mountain Preserve

Promenade Saucon Valley

History

Pennsylvania Demographics

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