Lehigh Valley Housing Market Update: August 2026

Welcome to my August 2026 Lehigh Valley housing market update. Here is the headline: per the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS August report, released September 15, 2026, closed sales rose about 3.2% and active inventory climbed about 8.2% from a year earlier, while the median home price held near $370,000 per Lehigh Valley Business reporting on the GLVR figures. Demand is still outpacing the homes available for sale, and the Lehigh Valley remains a tight, sellers-leaning market compared with much of the rest of the country. Inventory is finally rebuilding, but from very low levels, and values keep climbing.

This monthly update covers the latest verified housing statistics for the Greater Lehigh Valley, including communities such as Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Northampton, Whitehall, Parkland, Saucon Valley, Southern Lehigh, and the surrounding townships. All figures below are drawn from the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS (GLVR) August 2026 report and cover Lehigh and Northampton Counties unless otherwise noted.

August 2026 Housing Market Stats: Lehigh and Northampton Counties

Here is the full breakdown of the key housing metrics for August 2026, covering Lehigh and Northampton Counties combined. The data reflects the most recently published GLVR report and represents activity across communities from Allentown and Bethlehem to Northampton, Whitehall, Parkland, Easton, Saucon Valley, and surrounding areas.

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS (GLVR), August 2026 report. Data covers Lehigh and Northampton Counties, Pennsylvania.

Carbon County Housing Market: Latest Figures

Carbon County offers a different, more measured pace than the core Lehigh Valley, and it continues to present opportunities for value-oriented buyers and investors. GLVR reports Carbon County separately each month; in the most recent Carbon County figures published in the GLVR Market Update (April 2026), the median sales price held steady at $250,000, pending sales jumped to 79 from 54 a year earlier, and new listings grew to 97.

Tim's Take on the August 2026 Numbers

“While inventory is finally moving in the right direction, the Lehigh Valley is still a much tighter market than much of the country,” said Tim Tepes, a local REALTOR with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Cassidon Realty. “Demand is still outpacing the homes available. That means buyers need to be prepared and act thoughtfully, and sellers should price and present their homes to match today's real competition. Having a local agent who knows the Lehigh Valley and understands these nuances makes all the difference.”

The data tells a clear story. In August, closed sales ran about 3.2% ahead of last year, active inventory climbed about 8.2%, and the median home price held near $370,000 per Lehigh Valley Business reporting on the GLVR figures. Well-priced, well-presented properties are still drawing strong competition, and with supply rebuilding only slowly from very low levels, it remains a sellers-leaning market, but a slightly more balanced one than a year ago.

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

For Buyers

• Get pre-approved before you start looking. With inventory tight and well-priced homes going under contract quickly, a pre-approval letter gives you the edge to move when the right property comes along.
• Cast a wider net. With supply still low across the core valley, expanding into nearby communities and townships can open up more options while prices in the core valley continue to climb.
• Work with a local expert. A broker who knows Northampton, Lehigh, and Carbon Counties can tell you which areas are trending, where new inventory is landing, and how to put together an offer that competes.

For Sellers

• Price accurately from day one. Competition is strongest for homes priced to match today's market from day one, so accurate pricing based on recent comparable sales is the single biggest lever.
• Invest in presentation. With more inventory on the market than last year, buyers have more choices. Clean, decluttered, and well-staged homes stand out and command the strongest offers.
• Leverage professional marketing. A strategic plan that reaches both local and out-of-state buyers can make the difference between a good sale and a great one.

About the Data

This market update is based on data from the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS (GLVR) August 2026 report. GLVR compiles its statistics from the region's Multiple Listing Service, tracking activity across Northampton, Lehigh, and Carbon Counties in Pennsylvania.

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Written by Tim Tepes, the local market expert and curator of this information. PA Licensed Associate Broker · AB062628L · Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Cassidon Realty. Nobody Knows Homes Better. Better Service. Better Results. Expect Better.