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Emmaus, PA—18049

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$375,000
3.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$93,900
31.7% YoY Growth
Days on Market
59
23.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.6%
Median Rent
$1,900
3.2% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,420
4.1% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,940
1.6% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,100
1.4% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Emmaus, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Emmaus, PA is $375,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.4%. This indicates that home prices in Emmaus, 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 TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$375,0003.4%
Single Family $375,0003.6%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$315,0003.6%
    3 Bed
    		$344,0003.6%
    4 Bed
    		$490,0004.0%
    5 Bed $597,3354.2%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.8%
    1 Bedroom
    10.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    15.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    47.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    21.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.7%

    Rental Trends — Emmaus, PA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Emmaus, PA is $1,940, with a year-over-year rent change of 3.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Emmaus, PA is 1-bedrooms: $1,530, 2-bedrooms: $1,870, 3-bedrooms: $2,150, 4-bedrooms: $3,550. The most common rental property sizes in Emmaus, PA are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 38.4% and 27.3% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,900$1,940
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,420$1,530
    2 Bed Rent $1,940$1,870
    3 Bed Rent $2,100$2,150
    4 Bed Rent $3,550$3,550
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    5.0%
    1 Bedroom
    38.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    27.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    24.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    4.9%

    Property Listings — Emmaus, PA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Emmaus, PA is 46. This is a increase of 75.0% 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 8.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$582,00029.0%
    Listing Count
    		4456.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%56.0%
    Days on Market
    		5923.0%
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    Demographics — Emmaus, PA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Emmaus, PA has a population of 18,700, which has increased by 6.5% over the past 5 years. Emmaus, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.7% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 37.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		18,7006.5%
    % Under 18
    		19.7%-2.5%
    % Seniors
    		17.9%0.6%
    % WFH
    		12.1%132.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    		37.8%6.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Emmaus, PA is a predominantly white area, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Emmaus, PA is hispanic, making up 7.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.0% of the population in Emmaus, PA, and this percentage has increased by 11.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		86.1%-4.2%
    % Black
    		2.4%118.2%
    % Hispanic
    		7.6%90.0%
    % Asian
    		1.9%-44.1%
    % Foreign Born
    		5.0%11.1%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Emmaus, PA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 279 mortgage originations in Emmaus, PA, of which 87.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 21.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Emmaus, PA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		279
    % Conventional Loans
    		87.0%
    % Government Loans
    		13.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		3.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		7.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Emmaus, PA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Emmaus, PA under the Section 8 program is 8.2%. 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 Emmaus, 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
    		223
    Total Units Section 8
    		150
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		8.2%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		63.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$200$1,420$1,220
    2 Bedroom-$430$1,940$1,510
    3 Bedroom-$170$2,100$1,930
    4 Bedroom-$1,540$3,550$2,010

    Affordability — Emmaus, PA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.5
    Median Home Price$375,000
    Median Household Income$93,900

    Emmaus, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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