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Emmaus, Pennsylvania real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Emmaus, PA (Lehigh County) — Census median home value $244,300, county listing prices up about 4.4% over the past year.
Emmaus, PA is in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 11,727, with a median household income of $82,875. Census data puts Emmaus's median home value at $244,300 (all owner-occupied homes); Lehigh County's current median listing price runs $424,000, up about 4.4% over the past year.
At a glance
Emmaus market snapshot
Population
11,727
Median Household Income
$82,875
Median Home Value (city)
$244,300
Median Listing Price (Lehigh County)
$424,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,331/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.4%
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What makes Emmaus different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Emmaus's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $244,300. Separately, Lehigh County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $424,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Lehigh County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.12% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Emmaus has an estimated population of 11,727 and a median household income of $82,875, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Emmaus's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Emmaus, PA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Emmaus's median home value at $244,300. Lehigh County's current median listing price runs $424,000, up about 4.4% over the past year.
What is the population of Emmaus, PA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Emmaus's population at approximately 11,727.
What's the median rent in Emmaus, PA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Emmaus at approximately $1,331 per month.
What is the median household income in Emmaus, PA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Emmaus at approximately $82,875.
Is the Emmaus housing market growing?
Lehigh County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.12% annual change in 2025.
Is Emmaus, PA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Emmaus's median home value at about 2.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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