Hi all - would like any thoughts about moving to Easton for a job change…

Submitted by Creative_Camel t3_10gyk1g in Pennsylvania

We’re currently in New England and I have an opportunity for a job change to the Easton area. We’ve got family ties to Philly and NJ so this would work for us both. Kids are all grown up and married so schools aren’t a big consideration. What’s the real estate market like? Our agent say’s our house will sell quick because it’s a nice block.
Best parts of Easton suburbs? North, South? East or West? Our hobbies are walking the dog, bicycling, and (her) gardening with the occasional motorcycle ride. Thanks in advance for any suggestions or tips!

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akennelley t1_j55f501 wrote

Find a place in Wilson. Eat lots of Jimmy's hotdogs.

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YourDadWasAGoodLay t1_j55f4po wrote

Easton area is pretty big. Stay out of the west ward. Where is the house located? There are some good resturants down town. It can get a little sketchy at night. Be prepared for awful traffic. Downtown is shut down to thru traffic a lot from spring to fall for festivals on weekends.

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Creative_Camel OP t1_j55owr5 wrote

We’re looking at a bunch of houses tomorrow mostly north and west of Easton city limits

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Allemaengel t1_j55zshk wrote

You'll be in Forks Township to the north which has mostly newer developments or Palmer Township to the west which contains most of Easton's somewhat older suburbs.

If you go further north you'll be in Lower Mount Bethel Township which is more rural.

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YourDadWasAGoodLay t1_j56506h wrote

I would check with local municipalities to see which ones fit your lifestyle and needs. The rules vary greatly between them.

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IamSauerKraut t1_j578cpp wrote

NJ in the area where I-78 comes into PA is pretty nice but the real estate taxes are significantly higher than they are in PA. Emmaus is a decent area, imho.

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the_dorf t1_j5cvho9 wrote

Williams Township/Durham Township area (in the south) or Raubsville/Riegelsville. Right next to the Delaware River is a nice walking/bicycling path, along the canal. It is not paved, but well-maintained. That portion goes from Easton to Morrisville (across from Trenton). There's another portion along the Lehigh River from Easton and eventually will connect to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre areas.

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Prestigious-Buy1774 t1_j5dzaym wrote

Try the Nazareth area/ Bushkill township. Just 10 miles away from Easton. Beautiful area. Do yourself a favor and check it out. Try to acquire their local paper, called the Key. Has lots of ads which can steer to where you are able to check it out for more info. Good luck wherever you go!!

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