Lehigh Valley Housing Market Update: October 2026

Welcome to my October 2026 Lehigh Valley housing market update. Here is the headline: the most recent fully published Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS data, the July 2026 Market Update, put the Lehigh Valley median home price at $370,000, up 5.9% year over year, with homes selling in a median 19 days and about 1.6 months of supply. GLVR's August report, released September 15, 2026, shows closed sales and inventory up again. The September report typically lands in mid-October, and I will update this page the moment it is released. 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. Supply is rebuilding slowly, but from very low levels, so competition for well-priced homes remains the norm.

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. The figures below are drawn from the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS (GLVR) Market Update and cover Lehigh and Northampton Counties unless otherwise noted.

Lehigh Valley Housing Market Stats: Lehigh and Northampton Counties

Here is the current snapshot of the key housing metrics for Lehigh and Northampton Counties combined, reflecting the most recently published GLVR figures. The data represents activity across communities from Allentown and Bethlehem to Northampton, Whitehall, Parkland, Easton, Saucon Valley, and surrounding areas.

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS (GLVR) Market Update. 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, and the county remains a more accessible price point for buyers who want more room to negotiate. Tim shares the latest county-level breakdown in a free consultation.

Tim's Take on the Latest Numbers

“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. “A median near $370,000 with homes selling in about 19 days tells you demand is real and well-priced homes do not wait. Buyers should be prepared and act thoughtfully, and sellers should price and present their homes to match today's actual competition. Having a local agent who knows the Lehigh Valley and understands these nuances makes all the difference.”

The data tells a clear story. Values are up 5.9% year over year to $370,000, homes are selling in a median 19 days, and GLVR's August report shows closed sales and inventory ahead of last year. 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 homes selling in a median 19 days, 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.
• 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 a year ago, 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) Market Update. GLVR compiles its statistics from the region's Multiple Listing Service, tracking activity across Northampton and Lehigh Counties in Pennsylvania, and reports Carbon County separately.

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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.