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Lehigh Valley Real Estate Market Update
Verified market data for Lehigh and Northampton Counties, PA, from the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS (GLVR) Market Update, refreshed each time new figures are published. Latest verified figures: $370,000 median home price, up 5.9% year over year, with homes selling in a median 19 days.
The figures below reflect the most recent Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS market data for Lehigh and Northampton Counties: the Lehigh Valley median home price was $370,000, up 5.9% year over year, with homes selling in a median 19 days. Supply remains well below the level that marks a balanced market, so well-priced, well-presented homes continue to draw strong competition. This page is refreshed as new figures are released.
What does the latest Lehigh Valley housing data show?
The most recent Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS (GLVR) data for Lehigh and Northampton Counties shows a Lehigh Valley median home price of $370,000, up 5.9% year over year, with homes selling in a median 19 days. Demand keeps outpacing the homes available for sale, so buyers have to be ready to act on well-priced properties.
Supply is still the story: active listings remain far below the level that marks a balanced market, so buyers need to be decision-ready while sellers continue to benefit from steady demand approaching the year end.
Lehigh Valley market at a glance: verified figures
| Metric | Latest | Change vs. Prior Year | Geography | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $370,000 | +5.9% YoY | Lehigh & Northampton | GLVR |
| Median days on market | about 19 days | a fast pace | Lehigh & Northampton | GLVR |
| Supply balance | Tight | still below balanced supply | Lehigh & Northampton | GLVR |
Reporting note: the figures above are drawn from the most recent Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS market data for Lehigh and Northampton Counties, verified against GLVR and independent coverage. This page is updated with verified figures as they become public. National financing context only: the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.40% for the week of October 15, 2026, per the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, holding steady from the prior week. This is a national average, not a local figure, and it is not the cause of any single local change shown above.
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How have Lehigh Valley home prices trended?
The Lehigh Valley median home price was $370,000, up 5.9% year over year, per the most recent Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS market data, with homes selling in a median 19 days. The recent pattern is clear: values rising at a steady clip, active inventory slowly rebuilding from very low levels, and well-priced homes drawing strong competition in most communities.
The region remains significantly more affordable than comparable communities in New Jersey, New York, and the Philadelphia suburbs, which is one reason buyer demand from outside the area has remained steady. That context comes from the market data and local observation, not from any single national statistic.
| Measure | Latest | Year-Over-Year |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley median home price | $370,000 | +5.9% YoY |
| Median days on market | about 19 days | a fast pace |
What should sellers know about this market?
- Demand remains steady: the latest GLVR-backed data shows the Lehigh Valley median home price at $370,000, up 5.9% year over year, with homes selling in a median 19 days, signs of a healthy but still supply-constrained market.
- Inventory is still tight: active supply sits far below the 4 to 6 months that marks a balanced market, so competition between buyers remains the norm for well-priced, well-presented homes in most communities.
- Price and presentation still decide the outcome: overpriced homes can sit even in a tight market. Accurate pricing based on recent comparable sales and strong presentation are the levers that convert demand into a clean sale.
What should buyers know about this market?
- Expect competition near list price: in the tightest markets, well-priced homes routinely draw offers at or near asking, so sellers should plan for serious competition and prepare their home for showings from day one.
- Financing context, national: the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.40% nationally for the week of October 15, 2026, per Freddie Mac, holding steady from the prior week. This is a national average, provided as context; regional reports do not attribute local price or inventory changes to any single cause such as rates.
- Be decision-ready: with supply far below the 4-to-6-month balanced range, buyers who are pre-approved, clear on priorities, and ready to view quickly are best positioned when the right home comes on the market.
- Look across the whole valley for value: price and pace vary by community. Carbon County and several Northampton County boroughs offer more accessible price points, and value shows up where condition and location align with realistic expectations.
Local area notes
The GLVR report also covers Carbon County on a separate basis, and it moves at a more measured pace than the two-county core. In the most recent county-level figures, Carbon County's median sales price was $245,000, down 3.9% from a year earlier, on 65 closed sales with a median of 27 days on market and 170 active units, per the latest GLVR county-level market report. The county remains a value point for buyers and investors who want more room to negotiate; Tim shares the latest county-level breakdown in a free consultation.
How to use this information
These are regional figures that describe the Lehigh Valley market as a whole. A property-specific decision requires a current comparative market analysis (CMA) that weighs the home’s condition, location, improvements, competing inventory, and your financing. A free CMA from Tim Tepes is a market consultation, not an appraisal, and it is the right next step before pricing a sale or writing an offer.
Sources and methodology
GLVR news and Market Update reports: primary source for the market figures above, covering Lehigh and Northampton Counties.
Lehigh Valley Business: independent coverage of the latest GLVR figures for Lehigh and Northampton Counties.
CBHRE: county-level Carbon County figures from the GLVR market report.
Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey: national average for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, accessed October 16, 2026. Labeled national; not a local rate.
Definitions: the median sales price is the midpoint of closed sale prices, so it is not distorted by a few high or low sales. Months of supply is active inventory measured against the recent monthly sales pace, as computed by GLVR. Compare year over year, not month to month, because fall activity is normally seasonal. Figures accessed October 22, 2026.
What does this mean for your home?
Tim Tepes monitors the Lehigh Valley market daily. Whether you are buying, selling, or investing, he can apply the latest data to your specific property and timeline in a free, no-obligation conversation.