Is Lehigh County, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since April 2023
Since last year, Lehigh County has remained a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Lehigh County, PA
How much do homes in Lehigh County, PA cost?
Median Sold Price
$320,130
$170/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since April 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Lehigh County was $320,130 in April 2024, up 8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $170.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Apr 2023 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | $175K | $138.2K | -21.0% |
2 Bedrooms | $224.9K | $250.6K | +11.4% |
3 Bedrooms | $275.7K | $299.9K | +8.8% |
4 Bedrooms | $409.9K | $413.6K | +0.9% |
5+ Bedrooms | $320K | $330.3K | +3.2% |
Summary: Lehigh County housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 21%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.2%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties
Northampton County | $300K | $325.3K | +8.4% |
Lehigh County | $296.3K | $320.1K | +8.0% |
Carbon County | $225.7K | $236.8K | +4.9% |
Bucks County | $446.5K | $460K | +3.0% |
Schuylkill County | $134.9K | $134.8K | -0.1% |
Housing Supply in Lehigh County, PA
How many homes are available in Lehigh County, PA?
Number of Homes For Sale
Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
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808 | 857 | +6.1% |
Summary: The Lehigh County real estate market had 857 homes for sale in April 2024, a 6.1% increase compared to March 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 5 | 5 | 0.0% |
2 Bedrooms | 84 | 77 | -8.3% |
3 Bedrooms | 356 | 391 | +9.8% |
4 Bedrooms | 247 | 266 | +7.7% |
5+ Bedrooms | 116 | 118 | +1.7% |
Summary: The Lehigh County housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 8.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.7%.
Number of Homes Sold
Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
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253 | 214 | -15.4% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
60 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
44 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
110 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 214 homes were sold or pending in Lehigh County in April 2024, down by 15.4% month-over-month. Of the 214 sold homes, 28% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 51% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Lehigh County, PA
How long does it take to sell a home in Lehigh County, PA?
Average Sale Time
Apr 2023 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
26 Days | 20 Days | -21.4% |
Summary: Homes in Lehigh County had an average of 20 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 21.4% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
177 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
26 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
11 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During April 2024, 214 homes were sold in Lehigh County; 83% of homes were sold within 30 days, 12% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% of homes were sold over 90 days.