Land and home values in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Lehigh County (metro core, Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ) covers 345 square miles and 81 census tracts. Residential land is about $7.88 per sq ft at the county median, from $4.71 in its most rural tracts to $11.40 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $325,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,690 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $7.88 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $343,340 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $85,835 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $11,300 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $325,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $243,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $424,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $179 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,380 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,690 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $2,160 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $2,280 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 6.2% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 12 | $10.60 | $527,000 | $2,220 |
| Upper | 13 | $9.06 | $469,000 | $2,200 |
| Mid | 27 | $7.88 | $328,000 | $1,600 |
| Entry | 29 | $6.21 | $225,000 | $1,580 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trexler Park | Neighborhood | $11.90 | $538,000 |
| Ancient Oaks | Community | $11.70 | $504,000 |
| Epernay | Subdivision | $11.60 | $524,000 |
| Springhouse Commons | Subdivision | $11.10 | $503,000 |
| Weyhill Woods | Subdivision | $11.00 | $498,000 |
| Estates at Saucon Valley | Neighborhood | $11.00 | $479,000 |
| DeSales University | Community | $10.90 | $486,000 |
| Traditions of America at Saucon Valley | Subdivision | $10.90 | $429,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Lehigh County, PA?
Residential land in Lehigh County, PA is about $7.88 per square foot, or $343,340 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $85,835. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Lehigh County, PA?
The typical (median) home in Lehigh County, PA is worth about $325,000, with entry-level homes around $243,000 and upper-end homes around $424,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Lehigh County, PA?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,690 a month in Lehigh County, PA, a 1-bedroom about $1,380 and a 3-bedroom about $2,160 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Lehigh County, PA?
Farmland averages about $11,300 an acre in Lehigh County, PA (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.