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Lehighton, Pennsylvania houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Lehighton, PA (Carbon County) — Census median home value $198,600, county listing prices up about 6.0% over the past year. Market data for Lehighton houses and the broader area.
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Lehighton, PA is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania — this guide covers houses in Lehighton and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,268, with a median household income of $62,083. Census data puts Lehighton houses at a median value of $198,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Carbon County's current median listing price runs $391,950, up about 6.0% over the past year.
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Market overview
Lehighton housing market
Lehighton is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Lehighton and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$198,600
Population (Census ACS)
5,268
Median household income
$62,083
County price trend (2025)
9.25% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Lehighton market snapshot
Population
5,268
County
Carbon County
Median Household Income
$62,083
Median Home Value (city)
$198,600
Median Listing Price (Carbon County)
$391,950
Median Gross Rent
$928/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.0%
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What makes Lehighton different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lehighton's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $198,600. Separately, Carbon County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $391,950. 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
Carbon County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.25% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Lehighton has an estimated population of 5,268 and a median household income of $62,083, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Lehighton's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% 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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County guide: Carbon County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Lehighton.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Slatedale (~6.5 mi), Slatington (~7.5 mi), Walnutport (~8.2 mi), New Tripoli (~10.7 mi), Cherryville (~10.8 mi), Laurys Station (~11.6 mi), Schnecksville (~11.9 mi), Egypt (~13.7 mi), Cementon (~14.2 mi), Jeddo (~14.6 mi), Hickory Hills (~15.3 mi), Northampton (~15.4 mi), Stiles (~15.6 mi), Hazleton (~15.8 mi), Coplay (~15.9 mi), Freeland (~16.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Lehighton data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
5,268
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$198,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$62,083
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$928
County FHFA annual change (2025)
9.25%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$391,950
Census place type
borough
County
Carbon County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.62 sq mi
Census GEOID
4242472
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Lehighton
Schools
Lehighton Area SD — 3 schools, 2,171 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Carbon addresses may be served by Lehighton Area SD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Lehighton FAQ
What are houses worth in Lehighton, PA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Lehighton at $198,600. Carbon County's current median listing price runs $391,950, up about 6.0% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Lehighton, PA?
For owner-occupied houses in Lehighton, Census ACS data shows a median value of $198,600. Active listing prices in Carbon County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Lehighton, PA?
Lehighton houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Carbon County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Lehighton, PA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lehighton's population at approximately 5,268.
What's the median rent in Lehighton, PA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Lehighton at approximately $928 per month.
What is the median household income in Lehighton, PA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Lehighton at approximately $62,083.
Is the Lehighton housing market growing?
Carbon County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.25% annual change in 2025.
Is Lehighton, PA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Lehighton's median home value at about 3.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% 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.
What school district serves Lehighton, PA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Lehighton Area SD for many Lehighton addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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