Selling a house in Lehigh County
Lehigh County includes Allentown, part of Bethlehem, and boroughs and townships such as Whitehall, Emmaus, Macungie, Upper and Lower Macungie, Catasauqua, Coopersburg and Slatington. Census Bureau estimates show the county growing from about 374,449 residents in 2020 to 384,383 in 2025.
Trusty House Buyers buys Lehigh County houses for cash, as-is, with no commissions or fees.
Lehigh County housing market snapshot
Here is what the most recent public data shows for the Lehigh County area. Figures are from the September 2026 releases of each source.
| Measure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value (Lehigh County) | $363,000 | Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI, mid-tier, smoothed & seasonally adjusted), Sep 2026 |
| Typical home value (City of Allentown) | $315,700 | Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026 |
| Change in typical value vs. a year earlier | +3.8% | Zillow ZHVI, Sep 2026 vs. Sep 2025 |
| Median days on market, active listings (Lehigh County) | 32 days | Realtor.com Residential Data, Inventory Core Metrics, Sep 2026 |
| Share of active listings with a price reduction (Lehigh County) | 15% | Realtor.com Inventory Core Metrics, Sep 2026 |
| Median days to pending (Allentown, PA metro) | 12 days | Zillow Research, Sep 2026 |
| Share of listings with a price cut (Allentown, PA metro) | 23% | Zillow Research, Sep 2026 |
| Population, 2025 (Lehigh County) | 384,383 (2020: 374,449) | U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates |
| 1-year home price forecast (Lehigh County) | +3.2% | Reventure App, Sep 2026 |
| Homes for sale (Lehigh County) | 535 (+29.4% vs. a year earlier) | Reventure App, Sep 2026 |
| Share of listings with a price cut (Lehigh County) | 21% | Reventure App, Sep 2026 |
| Home value to income ratio (Lehigh County) | 4.2x | Reventure App, Sep 2026 |
Homes that sold across the Allentown, PA metro went under contract in a median of 12 days, but the typical active listing in Lehigh County had already been on the market 32 days. That gap is usually made up of houses that are overpriced for their condition or need work buyers don’t want to take on.
Only about 15% of active listings had cut their price, which points to a market where buyers are still competing for good houses.
These figures describe the overall market, not your specific house. A cash offer is based on your home’s condition, the repairs it needs and recent comparable sales nearby.
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The Lehigh County market
Zillow’s Home Value Index for Lehigh County was about $363,000 in September 2026, up 3.8% from a year earlier, compared with about $315,700 for the City of Allentown. Realtor.com reported a median of 32 days on market for active listings, with 15% showing a price reduction.
The western townships have seen a lot of new construction, which gives buyers alternatives to older homes. Dated split-levels and older borough houses often need updates before a buyer’s lender will approve them.
Lehigh County situations we help with
Inherited homes, rentals, houses that need major repairs, and owners facing foreclosure.
Before you sell in Lehigh County
Some Lehigh County municipalities require a resale inspection or certificate before closing. Ask yours early, along with checking for any open permits. Pennsylvania’s realty transfer tax includes a local share that varies by municipality, so ask how it will be split in any offer you consider.
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