Living in Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lehigh · Census data 2020–2024
Lehigh has 2,014 residents with a median age of 49.4. The median household income is $55,536 (29% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $178,900, the median rent is $1,360/month.
Lehigh at a glance
- Population
- 2,014
- Median age
- 49.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $55,536State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $178,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,360/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Lehigh a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 12.4%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lehigh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lehigh the median home value is $178,900, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,360 per month, which is 42.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,280 a month in housing costs.
Lehigh median household income
The median household income in Lehigh is $55,536 and the income per person is $40,574. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Lehigh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,554
- Owner-occupied
- 91.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.7%
- Vacant
- 47.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.45
47.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lehigh has many vacation and second homes.
Lehigh demographics
- Population
- 2,014
- Median age
- 49.4
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 26.6%
- Households
- 819
- Foreign-born
- 8.3%
- Veterans
- 13.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lehigh ›
Education in Lehigh
22.1% of adults 25 and older in Lehigh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lehigh
- Unemployment rate
- 12.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Lehigh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh | 2,014 | $55,536 | $178,900 | $1,360 |
| Gouldsboro | 713 | $67,303 | $236,200 | $736 |
| Pocono Springs | 835 | $48,527 | $172,400 | $1,578 |
| Big Bass Lake | 1,428 | $60,795 | $204,300 | $1,256 |
| Dreher | 1,370 | $51,648 | $239,200 | $975 |
| Coolbaugh | 20,715 | $82,615 | $208,400 | $1,952 |
| Sterling | 1,407 | $70,417 | $231,600 | $869 |
| Covington | 2,266 | $100,313 | $265,700 | $909 |
| Clifton | 1,302 | $56,705 | $170,300 | $1,106 |
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What is the median household income in Lehigh, PA?
The median household income in Lehigh is $55,536, 29% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lehigh?
The median home value in Lehigh is $178,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Lehigh?
The median gross rent in Lehigh is $1,360 per month, about 42.4% of household income.
Is Lehigh, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 12.4%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Lehigh?
The median age in Lehigh is 49.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Lehigh?
The average commute to work in Lehigh is 24 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lehigh?
The unemployment rate in Lehigh is 12.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lehigh?
22.1% of adults in Lehigh have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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