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Palmerton, Pennsylvania houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Palmerton, PA (Carbon County) — Census median home value $161,500, county listing prices up about 6.0% over the past year. Market data for Palmerton houses and the broader area.
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Palmerton, PA is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania — this guide covers houses in Palmerton and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,624, with a median household income of $71,471. Census data puts Palmerton houses at a median value of $161,500 (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
Palmerton housing market
Palmerton is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Palmerton and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$161,500
Population (Census ACS)
5,624
Median household income
$71,471
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
Palmerton market snapshot
Population
5,624
County
Carbon County
Median Household Income
$71,471
Median Home Value (city)
$161,500
Median Listing Price (Carbon County)
$391,950
Median Gross Rent
$913/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Palmerton's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $161,500. 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
Palmerton has an estimated population of 5,624 and a median household income of $71,471, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Palmerton's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% 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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Places around Palmerton
County guide: Carbon County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Palmerton.
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Nearby communities include Bowmanstown, Parryville, Weissport East, Weissport, Lehighton, Jim Thorpe, Nesquehoning, Summit Hill, Towamensing Trails, Lansford, Weatherly, Albrightsville, Indian Mountain Lake, Holiday Pocono, Beaver Meadows, East Side.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Slatington (~3.5 mi), Walnutport (~3.8 mi), Slatedale (~4.7 mi), Cherryville (~5.5 mi), Laurys Station (~6.8 mi), Schnecksville (~9.2 mi), Egypt (~9.3 mi), Cementon (~9.6 mi), Northampton (~10.5 mi), Stiles (~11.1 mi), Coplay (~11.2 mi), New Tripoli (~11.3 mi), Chapman (~11.7 mi), Hokendauqua (~11.9 mi), North Catasauqua (~12.3 mi), Bath (~12.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Palmerton data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
5,624
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$161,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$71,471
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$913
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)
2.48 sq mi
Census GEOID
4257696
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 Palmerton
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
Palmerton FAQ
What are houses worth in Palmerton, PA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Palmerton at $161,500. Carbon County's current median listing price runs $391,950, up about 6.0% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Palmerton, PA?
For owner-occupied houses in Palmerton, Census ACS data shows a median value of $161,500. Active listing prices in Carbon County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Palmerton, PA?
Palmerton 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 Palmerton, PA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Palmerton's population at approximately 5,624.
What's the median rent in Palmerton, PA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Palmerton at approximately $913 per month.
What is the median household income in Palmerton, PA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Palmerton at approximately $71,471.
Is the Palmerton housing market growing?
Carbon County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.25% annual change in 2025.
Is Palmerton, PA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Palmerton's median home value at about 2.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% 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 Palmerton, PA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Lehighton Area SD for many Palmerton addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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