Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Jim Thorpe, PA—18229

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$270,000

2.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$67,600

16.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

29.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.2%

Median Rent

$1,780

5.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,000

10.1% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,800

9.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Jim Thorpe, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Jim Thorpe, PA is $270,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.8%. This indicates that home prices in Jim Thorpe, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$270,000	2.8%
Single Family	$272,000	2.3%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Jim Thorpe, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Jim Thorpe, PA is $1,610, with a year-over-year rent change of 5.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Jim Thorpe, PA is 1-bedrooms: $994, 3-bedrooms: $1,750, 4-bedrooms: $2,060. The most common rental property sizes in Jim Thorpe, PA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 59.9% and 17.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,780	$1,610
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,000	$994
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,750
4 Bed Rent	$1,800	$2,060

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

12.1%

2 Bedrooms

17.3%

3 Bedrooms

59.9%

4 Bedrooms

10.7%

Property Listings — Jim Thorpe, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Jim Thorpe, PA is 67. This is a increase of 12.0% 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 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$375,000	17.0%
Listing Count	53	26.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	26.0%
Days on Market	69	29.0%

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Demographics — Jim Thorpe, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Jim Thorpe, PA has a population of 9,140, which has increased by 3.9% over the past 5 years. Jim Thorpe, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 16.9% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 26.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	9,140	3.9%
% Under 18	16.9%	-6.6%
% Seniors	25.3%	29.7%
% WFH	10.8%	129.8%
% w/ College Degree	26.6%	37.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Jim Thorpe, PA is a predominantly white area, with 91.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Jim Thorpe, PA is hispanic, making up 4.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.2% of the population in Jim Thorpe, PA, and this percentage has decreased by 18.5% 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	91.4%	-3.1%
% Black	0.3%	-72.7%
% Hispanic	4.8%	33.3%
% Asian	0.3%	-57.1%
% Foreign Born	2.2%	-18.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Jim Thorpe, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 190 mortgage originations in Jim Thorpe, PA, of which 83.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 62.0%, with 18.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Jim Thorpe, PA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	190
% Conventional Loans	83.0%
% Government Loans	17.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	8.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Jim Thorpe, PA

Jim Thorpe, PA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	61
Total Units Section 8	53
% Rentals under Section 8	11.3%
% Occupied Section 8	89.6%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$30	$1,000	$1,030
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,290
3 Bedroom	-$160	$1,800	$1,640
4 Bedroom	-$90	$1,800	$1,710

Jim Thorpe, PA—18229

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Jim Thorpe, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Jim Thorpe, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Jim Thorpe, PA

Demographics — Jim Thorpe, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Jim Thorpe, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Jim Thorpe, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Jim Thorpe, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Jim Thorpe, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Lehighton, PA

Parryville

Albrightsville, PA

Bowmanstown

Spilt Rock

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.6
Median Home Price	$270,000
Median Household Income	$67,600

Jim Thorpe, PA—18229

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Jim Thorpe, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Jim Thorpe, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Jim Thorpe, PA

Demographics — Jim Thorpe, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Jim Thorpe, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Jim Thorpe, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Jim Thorpe, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Jim Thorpe, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Lehighton, PA

Parryville

Albrightsville, PA

Bowmanstown

Spilt Rock

Frequently Asked Questions

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