Emmaus, Lehigh County, PA
How much does it cost to buy a house in Emmaus?
Emmaus is a walkable, historic borough in Lehigh County with a well-known small downtown and the East Penn School District. This page covers what homes actually sell for there. Figures below are drawn from published sources and verified in late 2026; markets move, so Tim shares the latest street-level numbers for any specific home.
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The short answer
How much does it cost to buy a house in Emmaus?
Emmaus sits above the Lehigh Valley median. The Zillow Home Value Index put Emmaus's average home value at about $376,600, up 3.6% year over year, and Redfin reported a median sale price around $365,000 for the three months ending April 2026, up more than 11% year over year. Median list prices in 2026 have run roughly $390,000 to $400,000.
In practical terms, buyers can find townhomes and twins from the mid-$200,000s, single-family homes commonly in the $300,000s to $500,000s, and larger or fully renovated homes above that. Homes near the center of town and the historic district carry a premium, while the outer streets and the border areas toward Macungie offer more for the money.
Emmaus is served by the East Penn School District, one of the most requested districts in Lehigh County, and the borough sits close to Route 29, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, and the retail corridors of Upper and Lower Macungie Townships. Tim Tepes can pull the current closed sales for the exact street you are considering.
Key facts at a glance
- County: Lehigh County
- School district: East Penn School District
- Average home value about $376,600, up 3.6% year over year (Zillow Home Value Index)
- Median sale price about $365,000, up about 11% year over year (Redfin, three months ending April 2026)
Sources for the figures above
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