Life in the Lehigh Valley

Life in the Lehigh Valley has many benefits that you can't find in other places. Many say it is living life right. Perhaps that's why so many professionals are declaring Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania their home, sweet home. They've discovered that you get more out of life when you live right in the middle of everything, that is. Both long-time Valley residents and recent newcomers from across the country top their lists of Lehigh Valley benefits with:

Lower cost of living than other Northeastern regions
Scenic recreational opportunities just minutes away from our dynamic urban neighborhoods
Excellent job opportunities in fields ranging from engineering to bio-tech to marketing
A vibrant arts and culture scene
Proximity to exciting cities, like New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
Nationally recognized hospitals with city style and country charm, friendly people and affordable housing, the Lehigh Valley really does let you live right, in the middle of everything.

Housing

When it comes to housing, the Lehigh Valley is definitely one of the best places in the East to make yourself at home. Our region offers a much lower cost of living than most other Northeastern regions with easy access to major cities and, youll find that your housing dollars buy you more in the Lehigh Valley. Were confident you'll like living right in the Lehigh Valley.

The price is definitely right when it comes to making a home in the Lehigh Valley:

Cost of living in the Lehigh Valley is less than New York City and Boston metro areas.
Personal income and property taxes are also very favorable.
Housing options run the gamut from beautiful historic homes to modern new construction.
Pick a place that provides quiet country living or go for the convenience of a city neighborhood.

Education

With eleven colleges and universities, a wealth of top-notch public and private schools for K-12 students and numerous career training programs, the Lehigh Valley goes right to the head of the class when it comes to education.

K-12: Approximately 83,000 students attend our public schools in the Lehigh Valley, while others opt for private and parochial educations:

17 public school districts
Numerous top-quality private schools, including:
- Allentown Central Catholic High School
- Bethlehem Catholic High School
- Pius X High School
- Moravian Academy
- The Hillside School
- The Swain School
Regional charter schools
More than 4,000 students attend our state-of-the-art secondary vocational and technical schools.

Higher Education: More than 45,000 students attend Lehigh Valley colleges and universities:

Healthcare

Not only is the Lehigh Valley home to nationally recognized hospitals, but we also enjoy innovative health education services, numerous alternative healthcare providers and a wide selection of health and fitness facilities. So whether you're looking for top-notch cardiac care, a cozy, comfortable birthing room; or an acupuncture specialist, the Lehigh Valley can put you on the right foot to health.

The Lehigh Valley's hospitals are among the best in the nation:

Lehigh Valley Hospital & Health Network
... is considered one of the nation's finest regional hospitals. In 2003, Lehigh Valley Hospitals' three hospitals, two in Allentown and one in Bethlehem, were honored to receive the prized National Quality Health Care award, presented by the National Committee for Quality in Health Care, based in Washington, D.C. In the same year, U.S. News ranked Lehigh Valley Hospital & Health Network highest in the region for heart care and heart surgery. LVH has consistently been named by U.S. News for the past six years, in specialties such as heart care, diabetes, endocrinology, urology, geriatrics, and pulmonary. In addition to outstanding physicians, many of whom are members of Penn State's medical faculty, nursing is central to the quality of our care at LVH. All three of the hospitals have earned the designation ' Magnet Hospital' from the American Nursing Association. LVH's Intensive Care Unit has also been honored as one of the eleven best in the nation, by the Society for Critical Care Medicine and the Institute for Health, and our Respiratory Care Unit has been honored as first in the nation for its patient care and outcomes. With a staff of more than 8,000, LVH is proud to serve their community in other outstanding specialties. In addition to heart care, LVH is recognized by physicians as a major referral choice for neurology and neurosurgery, cancer, burns, trauma, orthopedics, pediatrics, diabetes, and women's health, and all of their services are consistently ranked high by patients in satisfaction surveys. LVH is a member of the prestigious Council of Teaching Hospitals (COTH).

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