Is Lehigh County, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lehigh County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Lehigh County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Lehigh County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Lehigh County, PA

How much do homes in Lehigh County, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$339,982

$179/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$26,930(+8.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lehigh County have sold for 8.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lehigh County was $339,982 in November 2024, up 8.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $179.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $146K$156K
+6.8%
2 $240K$275.9K
+15.0%
3 $295.5K$317.8K
+7.6%
4 $413.9K$450.1K
+8.7%
5+ $328.5K$360K
+9.6%

Summary: Lehigh County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 6.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 15%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Schuylkill County
+13.5%
Lehigh County
+8.6%
Bucks County
+6.7%
Carbon County
+5.6%
Northampton County
+4.9%

Housing Supply in Lehigh County, PA

How many homes are available in Lehigh County, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1,182964-18.4%

Summary: The Lehigh County real estate market had 964 homes for sale in November 2024, a 18.4% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 56
+20.0%
2 10988
-19.3%
3 566466
-17.7%
4 365291
-20.3%
5+ 137113
-17.5%

Summary: The Lehigh County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 19.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 17.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 20.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 17.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
366271-26.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

93 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

57 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

121 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lehigh County, you could pay more than the asking price. 44.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 271 homes were sold or pending in Lehigh County in November 2024, down by 26.0% month-over-month. Of the 271 sold homes, 34% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 45% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lehigh County, PA

How long does it take to sell a home in Lehigh County, PA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
17 Days26 Days+49.1%

Summary: Homes in Lehigh County had an average of 26 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 49.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

204 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

48 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

19 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Lehigh County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 271 homes were sold in Lehigh County; 75% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 7% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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