Lehigh Valley is a two-county region in eastern Pennsylvania. Areas within Lehigh Valley include: two counties (Lehigh and Northampton), 62 distinct municipalities, and three cities; Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton. Located one hour north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes west of New York City, the Lehigh Valley is the 68th largest metropolitan region in the United States, with a $47 billion GDP. Lehigh Valley has a balanced and diversified economy across unique settings, from rural to urban environments and everything in between.
Learn about the unique assets of the areas within Lehigh Valley below.
Areas within Lehigh Valley:
Lehigh County
Northampton County
Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
Slate Belt
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