Lehighton, PA 18235 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Lehighton, PA—18235

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$270,000

3.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$72,600

25.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

165.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.0%

Median Rent

$1,400

11.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,000

30.6% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,300

5.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,000

28.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Lehighton, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Lehighton, PA is $270,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.6%. This indicates that home prices in Lehighton, 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	$270,000	3.6%
Single Family	$271,000	3.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Lehighton, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Lehighton, PA is $1,660, with a year-over-year rent change of 11.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Lehighton, PA is 1-bedrooms: $1,110, 2-bedrooms: $1,330, 3-bedrooms: $1,970, 4-bedrooms: $3,120. The most common rental property sizes in Lehighton, PA are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 35.1% and 28.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,400	$1,660
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,000	$1,110
2 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,330
3 Bed Rent	$2,000	$1,970
4 Bed Rent	$3,600	$3,120

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

35.1%

2 Bedrooms

28.7%

3 Bedrooms

28.4%

4 Bedrooms

6.9%

5+ Bedrooms

1.0%

Property Listings — Lehighton, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Lehighton, PA is 102. This is a increase of 181.0% 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 10.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$495,000	28.0%
Listing Count	55	89.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	89.0%
Days on Market	83	165.0%

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Demographics — Lehighton, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lehighton, PA has a population of 19,100, which has remained stable by 0.3% over the past 5 years. Lehighton, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 19.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	19,100	0.3%
% Under 18	19.7%	7.7%
% Seniors	21.5%	3.9%
% WFH	6.5%	47.7%
% w/ College Degree	19.4%	10.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lehighton, PA is a predominantly white area, with 94.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 0.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Lehighton, PA is hispanic, making up 2.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.5% of the population in Lehighton, PA, and this percentage has increased by 31.6% 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	94.0%	0.5%
% Black	0.2%	-86.7%
% Hispanic	2.8%	-15.2%
% Asian	0.5%	-28.6%
% Foreign Born	2.5%	31.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Lehighton, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 421 mortgage originations in Lehighton, PA, of which 81.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 70.0%, with 24.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Lehighton, PA. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% 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	421
% Conventional Loans	81.0%
% Government Loans	19.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Lehighton, PA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Lehighton, PA under the Section 8 program is 18.2%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Lehighton, PA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	329
Total Units Section 8	298
% Rentals under Section 8	18.2%
% Occupied Section 8	92.1%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$30	$1,000	$1,030
2 Bedroom	-$10	$1,300	$1,290
3 Bedroom	-$360	$2,000	$1,640
4 Bedroom	-$1,890	$3,600	$1,710

Lehighton, PA—18235

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lehighton, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lehighton, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lehighton, PA

Demographics — Lehighton, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lehighton, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lehighton, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lehighton, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lehighton, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Parryville

Bowmanstown

Jim Thorpe, PA

Slatedale

Palmerton, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.3
Median Home Price	$270,000
Median Household Income	$72,600

Lehighton, PA—18235

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lehighton, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lehighton, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lehighton, PA

Demographics — Lehighton, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lehighton, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lehighton, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lehighton, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lehighton, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Parryville

Bowmanstown

Jim Thorpe, PA

Slatedale

Palmerton, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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