Hellertown, PA 18055 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Hellertown, PA—18055

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$362,000

3.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$90,100

34.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

33.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.6%

Median Rent

$2,100

2.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,500

3.6% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,950

4.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,300

11.1% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Hellertown, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Hellertown, PA is $362,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.7%. This indicates that home prices in Hellertown, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$362,000	3.7%
Single Family	$362,000	3.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Hellertown, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Hellertown, PA is $2,080, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Hellertown, PA is 1-bedrooms: $1,450, 2-bedrooms: $1,910, 3-bedrooms: $2,310, 4-bedrooms: $2,600. The most common rental property sizes in Hellertown, PA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 35.5% and 26.1% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,100	$2,080
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,500	$1,450
2 Bed Rent	$1,950	$1,910
3 Bed Rent	$2,300	$2,310
4 Bed Rent	$2,600	$2,600

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

6.5%

1 Bedroom

26.1%

2 Bedrooms

35.5%

3 Bedrooms

23.7%

4 Bedrooms

6.7%

5+ Bedrooms

1.5%

Property Listings — Hellertown, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Hellertown, PA is 44. This is a increase of 51.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$402,000	1.0%
Listing Count	18	39.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	39.0%
Days on Market	57	33.0%

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Demographics — Hellertown, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hellertown, PA has a population of 11,900, which has increased by 2.7% over the past 5 years. Hellertown, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.6% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 39.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 14.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	11,900	2.7%
% Under 18	20.6%	9.0%
% Seniors	25.5%	13.3%
% WFH	14.8%	196.0%
% w/ College Degree	39.4%	30.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hellertown, PA is a predominantly white area, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Hellertown, PA is hispanic, making up 9.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.0% of the population in Hellertown, PA, and this percentage has decreased by 9.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	84.8%	-4.8%
% Black	1.5%	50.0%
% Hispanic	9.8%	60.7%
% Asian	1.1%	-54.2%
% Foreign Born	5.0%	-9.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — Hellertown, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 258 mortgage originations in Hellertown, PA, of which 90.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 55.0%, with 15.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Hellertown, PA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	258
% Conventional Loans	90.0%
% Government Loans	10.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Hellertown, PA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Hellertown, PA under the Section 8 program is 10.3%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Hellertown, PA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	100
Total Units Section 8	100
% Rentals under Section 8	10.3%
% Occupied Section 8	79.5%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$200	$1,500	$1,300
2 Bedroom	-$340	$1,950	$1,610
3 Bedroom	-$240	$2,300	$2,060
4 Bedroom	-$460	$2,600	$2,140

Hellertown, PA—18055

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Hellertown, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Hellertown, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Hellertown, PA

Demographics — Hellertown, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Hellertown, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Hellertown, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Hellertown, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Hellertown, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.5
Median Home Price	$362,000
Median Household Income	$90,100

Hellertown, PA—18055

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Hellertown, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Hellertown, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Hellertown, PA

Demographics — Hellertown, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Hellertown, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Hellertown, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Hellertown, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Hellertown, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Springtown

Riegelsville, PA

Bethlehem, PA

Bethlehem, PA

Easton, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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