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Hellertown, Pennsylvania real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Hellertown, PA (Northampton County) — Census median home value $242,500, county listing prices down about 2.6% over the past year.
Hellertown, PA is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,119, with a median household income of $76,657. Census data puts Hellertown's median home value at $242,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Northampton County's current median listing price runs $448,025, down about 2.6% over the past year.
At a glance
Hellertown market snapshot
Population
6,119
Median Household Income
$76,657
Median Home Value (city)
$242,500
Median Listing Price (Northampton County)
$448,025
Median Gross Rent
$1,227/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.6%
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What makes Hellertown different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hellertown's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $242,500. Separately, Northampton County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $448,025. 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
Northampton County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.15% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Hellertown has an estimated population of 6,119 and a median household income of $76,657, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Hellertown's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.2x 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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Hellertown FAQ
What are home values like in Hellertown, PA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Hellertown's median home value at $242,500. Northampton County's current median listing price runs $448,025, down about 2.6% over the past year.
What is the population of Hellertown, PA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hellertown's population at approximately 6,119.
What's the median rent in Hellertown, PA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Hellertown at approximately $1,227 per month.
What is the median household income in Hellertown, PA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Hellertown at approximately $76,657.
Is the Hellertown housing market growing?
Northampton County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.15% annual change in 2025.
Is Hellertown, PA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Hellertown's median home value at about 3.2 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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