Lykens, PA 17048 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Lykens, PA—17048

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$151,000

4.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$72,900

39.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

70.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.0%

Median Rent

$950

10.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$950

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Lykens, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Lykens, PA is $151,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.4%. This indicates that home prices in Lykens, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$151,000	4.4%
Single Family	$151,000	4.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Lykens, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Lykens, PA is $1,320, with a year-over-year rent change of 10.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Lykens, PA is 2-bedrooms: $1,320. The most common rental property sizes in Lykens, PA are 4-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 28.5% and 26.1% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$950	$1,320
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$950	$1,320
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.0%

1 Bedroom

21.0%

2 Bedrooms

26.1%

3 Bedrooms

17.0%

4 Bedrooms

28.5%

5+ Bedrooms

3.4%

Property Listings — Lykens, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Lykens, PA is 59. This is a increase of 132.0% 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 63.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$154,000	-33.0%
Listing Count	20	68.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	68.0%
Days on Market	53	70.0%

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Demographics — Lykens, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lykens, PA has a population of 3,800, which has decreased by -4.7% over the past 5 years. Lykens, PA is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 13.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	3,800	-4.7%
% Under 18	25.3%	-14.5%
% Seniors	18.0%	5.9%
% WFH	11.8%	10.3%
% w/ College Degree	13.1%	26.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lykens, PA is a predominantly white area, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Lykens, PA is hispanic, making up 2.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.0% of the population in Lykens, PA, and this percentage has increased by 42.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	88.1%	-9.9%
% Black	0.2%	0.0%
% Hispanic	2.3%	76.9%
% Asian	1.7%	1,600.0%
% Foreign Born	1.0%	42.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Lykens, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 123 mortgage originations in Lykens, PA, of which 78.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 62.0%, with 27.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Lykens, PA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	123
% Conventional Loans	78.0%
% Government Loans	22.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Lykens, PA

Lykens, PA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	69
Total Units Section 8	13
% Rentals under Section 8	2.8%
% Occupied Section 8	79.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$970
2 Bedroom	$250	$950	$1,200
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,540
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,590

Lykens, PA—17048

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lykens, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lykens, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lykens, PA

Demographics — Lykens, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lykens, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lykens, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lykens, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lykens, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Gratz, PA

Wiconisco

Spring Glen, PA

Pillow

Berrysburg

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	1.7
Median Home Price	$151,000
Median Household Income	$72,900

Lykens, PA—17048

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lykens, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lykens, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lykens, PA

Demographics — Lykens, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lykens, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lykens, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lykens, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lykens, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Gratz, PA

Wiconisco

Spring Glen, PA

Pillow

Berrysburg

Frequently Asked Questions

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