Why Live in Lehighton
Misty mountaintops surround Lehighton, a small borough in the Pocono Mountains, roughly 80 miles northwest of Philadelphia. This Carbon County community is historically significant for its success during the Industrial Revolution, when new industries were harnessing the power of the Lehigh River and the rise of the Lehigh Valley Railroad provided jobs and supported commerce. However, Lehighton today is a bedroom community of about 5,300 people, who commute to employers across the region and spend their free time in the great outdoors. “Lehighton is quaint and in more of a laid-back, easy-living kind of area,” says Aggie Schoenberger, the owner of Castle Gate Realty and a lifelong resident of the Lehigh Valley area. “There’s an exit for the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so it’s easy to go to places,” says Schoenberger, who adds that many residents have been in Lehighton for decades. “People tend to stay here. When people move, they’re moving up the street.” The median price for a single-family home in Lehighton is around $305,000, significantly less than the national median. Prices start as low as $150,000 and can reach up to about $325,000. Architectural styles are diverse. Victorian and
Home Trends in Lehighton, PA
On average, homes in Lehighton, PA sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Lehighton, PA over the last 12 months is $290,000, up 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$290,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$315,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$175,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$153
Number of Homes for Sale
26
Last 12 months Home Sales
202
Median List Price
$299,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
24%