Your Lehigh County Real Estate Expert
Lehigh County, PA
The county of Allentown, with suburban school districts, strong healthcare and industrial employers, and a growing housing market.
An introduction to Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Lehigh County is the western anchor of the Lehigh Valley, with Allentown as its county seat and largest city. Established in 1812 and named for the Lehigh River, the county pairs an urban core with established suburban townships served by highly regarded school districts. It offers a broad housing market, from city rowhomes and condos to newer single-family homes in communities like Parkland, Whitehall, and the East Penn area.
After more than 36 years working in Lehigh County, here is my honest take: the buyers and sellers who do best here are the ones who look beyond the price tag and weigh each town's schools, commute times, and property taxes, because those change dramatically in just a few miles. That is exactly what I help people sort out. Tell me where you are thinking about, and I will give you an honest read on whether it fits, and which communities to start with.
The Full-Service Lehigh County Expert
Tim Tepes, Your Lehigh County Listing, Selling, and Buyers Agent
Tim Tepes is a PA Licensed Associate Broker and REALTOR® with 36+ years of experience across Lehigh County and the Lehigh Valley. He works equally as a listing agent, a sellers agent, and a buyers agent for residents and investors, with more than 2,000 clients served and 700+ documented transactions under Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Cassidon Realty.
Whether you are buying your first home, selling in Lehigh County, or building a portfolio of rental and investment properties, Tim brings honest pricing guidance, clear communication, and strong negotiation to every part of the transaction.
Tim Tepes
Licensed Associate Broker · AB062628L · PA
Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Cassidon Realty
Verified facts about Lehigh County
County seat: Allentown, Pennsylvania's third-largest city. Population around 375,000 by the 2020 Census, with several respected colleges and universities.
County seat and population
Allentown is the county seat and the third-largest city in Pennsylvania after Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Lehigh County recorded a population of about 374,557 in the 2020 U.S. Census.
Major employers
Healthcare leads the county economy, with Lehigh Valley Hospital and Saint Luke's Hospital among the top employers. Air Products and Chemicals, PPL, and Amazon are also major job providers in the county.
Colleges and universities
Lehigh County is home to Muhlenberg College and Cedar Crest College in Allentown, DeSales University and Penn State Lehigh Valley in Center Valley, and Lehigh Carbon Community College in Schnecksville.
Location and history
Established in 1812 and named for the Lehigh River, the county sits along the Lehigh River with Route 22, I-78, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension providing regional access.
Shopping and employment corridors
The county includes major retail and employment corridors such as Whitehall, the Lehigh Valley Mall area, and the Allentown NIZ district, supporting a large local job base and tax base.
Communities Tim Serves in Lehigh County
Each linked town has its own dedicated community guide with homes, schools, amenities, and local insights.
Questions buyers and sellers ask about Lehigh County
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For more answers about buying, selling, and investing, visit the Buying and Selling Answers hub.
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Lehigh County?
Talk directly with Tim Tepes about homes, pricing, schools, and the Lehigh County market. Call (484) 275-0056 or book a free 30-minute consultation.
Tim Tepes, PA Licensed Associate Broker, with Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Cassidon Realty. Serving Lehigh County and the Lehigh Valley, PA.