Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

The Heart of the Lehigh Valley

Northampton County anchors the eastern edge of Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, where the Delaware River carves the state border and 316,000 residents build communities that honor the past while embracing the future. This is where colonial-era Bethlehem's Moravian heritage meets cutting-edge medical research, where Easton's revitalized downtown buzzes with new restaurants, and where the Slate Belt's quarries still supply America's roofing materials.

A Dynamic Business Landscape

Bethlehem tells a uniquely American story of transformation. The massive SteelStacks, once part of Bethlehem Steel's blast furnaces, now host concerts and festivals while the former steel site houses Wind Creek Casino, attracting 9 million visitors annually. Downtown Bethlehem's historic district draws tourists year-round, supporting 400+ small businesses along Main Street's 18th-century architecture.

Easton, our county seat at the confluence of the Delaware and Lehigh rivers, has reinvented itself as an arts and culture hub. The Crayola Experience brings families downtown, while Lafayette College drives innovation and young talent. Head north into the Slate Belt communities of Bangor and Pen Argyl, and you'll find businesses that have quarried and processed slate for over 150 years, alongside new logistics operations capitalizing on Route 80's cross-country corridor.

Strategic Advantages for Business

The numbers tell the story: Northampton County offers Philadelphia and New York access without metropolitan costs. Commercial space runs 40-60% less than those markets. Our workforce of 160,000 combines traditional manufacturing expertise with modern healthcare and technology skills, educated by Lehigh University, Lafayette College, Moravian University, and Northampton Community College.

The county's strategic position along Interstate 78 and Route 80 makes it a logistics powerhouse. Major distribution centers for companies like FedEx and Home Depot leverage our location to reach 100 million consumers within a day's drive. Meanwhile, St. Luke's University Health Network and Lehigh Valley Health Network continue expanding, creating thousands of healthcare jobs.

Quality of Life That Attracts Talent

This is genuine Pennsylvania living - where you can walk cobblestone streets in Historic Bethlehem (a National Historic Landmark), hike the Appalachian Trail along our northern border, or tube down the Delaware River in summer. The county offers 15 parks covering 1,800 acres, from Louise Moore Park's swimming complex to Jacobsburg's environmental education center.

Families appreciate our strong school districts, particularly in Nazareth, Bethlehem, and Saucon Valley. Housing remains attainable despite appreciation - you can still buy a quality home for under $300,000. And culturally, we're rich: Musikfest brings 1 million visitors each August, the State Theatre hosts Broadway shows, and ArtsQuest programs engage thousands of students annually.

Your Gateway Location

Location drives opportunity in Northampton County. Philadelphia sits 60 miles south. New York City is just 75 miles east. Allentown borders us immediately west. The Poconos begin at our northern edge. This positioning means businesses can efficiently serve the entire Northeast Corridor while enjoying lower operational costs.

Transportation infrastructure supports this advantage: Interstate 78 crosses east-west, Route 80 runs along our northern border, Route 33 connects to the Poconos, and Route 22 provides a major commercial corridor. Lehigh Valley International Airport, just minutes from our western border, offers direct flights to major hubs.

Connect with Northampton County Businesses

Whether you're seeking local services, exploring dining options, finding healthcare providers, or researching business opportunities, our directory connects you with Northampton County's diverse business community. From Bethlehem's tourist district to Easton's urban core, from Wind Gap's industrial parks to Hellertown's small-town shops, discover what makes Northampton County an exceptional place to do business.