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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: a record $389,500 median home price, up 3.9% year over year, with homes selling in a median 17 days and supply at about 1.6 months.
The figures below reflect the most recently published Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS report for Lehigh and Northampton Counties, the July 2026 Market Update: the Lehigh Valley median home price was a record $389,500, up 3.9% year over year, with homes selling in a median 17 days and roughly 1.6 months of supply. GLVR's August report, released in mid-September 2026, shows closed sales and active inventory up again month over month. 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 published.
What does the latest Lehigh Valley housing data show?
The most recently published Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS (GLVR) data for Lehigh and Northampton Counties, the July 2026 Market Update, shows a record Lehigh Valley median home price of $389,500, up 3.9% year over year, with homes selling in a median 17 days and about 1.6 months of supply. GLVR's August report, released in mid-September 2026, shows closed sales and active inventory up again. Well-priced, well-presented properties continue to draw strong competition.
Supply is still the story: even with inventory rebuilding, the market remains far below the level that marks a balanced market, so buyers need to be decision-ready while sellers continue to benefit from steady demand. A median of 17 days on market is a sign that values keep climbing and well-priced listings do not wait.
Lehigh Valley market at a glance: verified figures
| Metric | Latest | Change vs. Prior Year | Geography | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $389,500 | +3.9% YoY | Lehigh & Northampton | GLVR, Jul 2026 |
| Days on market (median) | 17 days | fast pace | Lehigh & Northampton | GLVR, Jul 2026 |
| Closed sales | 636 | ~1% below prior year | Lehigh & Northampton | GLVR, Jul 2026 |
| Active inventory | ~870 listings | up from a year ago | Lehigh & Northampton | GLVR, Jul 2026 |
| Supply balance | 1.6 months | improving, still tight | Lehigh & Northampton | GLVR, Jul 2026 |
| Sales pace | Fast | multiple offers common | Lehigh & Northampton | GLVR |
Reporting note: the figures above are from the July 2026 GLVR Market Update for Lehigh and Northampton Counties, the most recent report with fully published details. GLVR's August report, released September 15, 2026, shows closed sales and active inventory up again. National financing context only: the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.28% for the week of October 1, 2026, per the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, up from 7.03% the prior week and 6.30% a year earlier. This is a national average, not a local figure, and it is not the cause of any single local change shown above. This page is updated with verified figures as they become public.
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How have Lehigh Valley home prices trended?
The Lehigh Valley median home price was a record $389,500, up 3.9% year over year, with homes selling in a median 17 days and about 1.6 months of supply, per the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS July 2026 Market Update. GLVR's August report, released in mid-September 2026, shows closed sales and inventory up again. The recent pattern is clear: values rising at a solid 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 | $389,500 | +3.9% YoY |
| Days on market (median) | 17 days | fast pace |
| Closed sales | Ahead of a year ago | up YoY |
| Active inventory | Ahead of a year ago | up YoY |
What should sellers know about this market?
- Demand remains steady: the latest GLVR-backed data shows the Lehigh Valley median home price at a record $389,500, up 3.9% year over year, with homes selling in a median 17 days and closed sales steady, all signs of continued buyer activity even as supply slowly loosens.
- 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 7.28% nationally for the week of October 1, 2026, per Freddie Mac, up from 7.03% the prior week and 6.30% a year earlier. 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 GLVR's published county-level figures for 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. Carbon posted double-digit gains again in May before cooling through the summer as the Lehigh Valley core set records. 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 Lehigh Valley median prices and market trends.
Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey: national average for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, accessed October 2, 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 summer activity is normally seasonal. Figures accessed October 2, 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.