Rich in railroad and manufacturing history, Fullerton is named after James W. Fuller, Jr. who owned railroad car wheel factories and kept the town full of industry.
Essentially, Fullerton is a neighborhood of the Whitehall Township, but it is officially deemed a census-designated place, or CDP for short
Rich in railroad and manufacturing history, Fullerton is named after James W. Fuller, Jr. who owned railroad car wheel factories and kept the town full of industry.
Essentially, Fullerton is a neighborhood of the Whitehall Township, but it is officially deemed a census-designated place, or CDP for short. (This is about the same as referring to Snooki as an author and reality television personality instead of a celebrity, but without the negativity.) Located in Lehigh County and bordered on the east by the Lehigh River, this area has a long history typical of the northeast. Fullerton received its current name in 1895, and the slightly over three-and-a-half square miles have answered to that name ever since.
Moving to Fullerton brings its residents small-town living while still offering ample modern amenities -- just don't move here hoping to find the farmland that Lehigh County is known for. Most of the farms are located outside of Whitehall Township, meaning easy access to fresh, local food without the work or early mornings involved with growing it yourself. There tends to be a mixture of owners and renters in Fullerton, making rental property easy to find. One-bedroom apartments for rent and apartments with paid utilities in Fullerton are not uncommon, so there truly is something for everyone (even Snooki!).
It can take some time to find the perfect available rental property in Fullerton, as vacancy rates are consistently very low (just goes to show how much Fullerton residents love their community). Apartment complexes and rented and owned homes range from studio units all the way up to four-bedroom options on average. Looking for a McMansion complete with your own Starbucks barista? Better look somewhere else (anywhere where there is a Real Housewives franchise would be your best bet.) The homes here are for those who love character and maybe a friendly ghost, with the majority of residences built between 1940 and 1969. If you believe older is better when it comes to wine and real estate, rest assured knowing there are a notable number of homes built before 1940. Renters rejoice in knowing that luxury apartments and all utilities paid rentals can also be found in Fullerton.
The Fullerton lifestyle offers charming options in the way of nature, recreation, dining and shopping, but know that any major museum or concert may entail a drive to Philadelphia or New York City. This is an ideal situation for those who like to have their cake and eat it, too. Typical days are removed from big city traffic jams and high rents, but still close enough to offer the option of a quick visit. Residents of Fullerton enjoy an eclectic mix of dining options, such as pho at Hai Ky Pho Ga while also getting their fill of retail therapy at the two mega-sized malls. Keystone Pub is a great place to relax with an extensive selection of beers on tap, giant TVs for watching the game and a patio, because drinking outside is as outdoorsy as some people get. Fullerton Memorial Park is the best bet for true outdoors enthusiasts, with baseball and football fields, basketball courts and a pool. The Fullerton Memorial Fair is the town's much-anticipated annual event held at the end of May and beginning of June. Live music, basketball, food vendors and carnival rides make up this summertime celebration (it takes place here but truly includes all of Lehigh County). Certainly Fullerton offers enough to keep residents busy and enjoying life in PA, and its size makes the neighborhood itself fairly walkable. However, a car is needed to go beyond its CDP limits, and the locals will agree that having a car only adds to the quality of life.
