Lehigh Valley Housing Market Shows Continued Strength
The Lehigh Valley housing market continues to demonstrate resilience as we move through 2026. While mortgage rates remain elevated compared to the historically low rates of recent years, buyers are still actively entering the market, especially when they find well-priced homes. Nationally, pending home sales have risen for several consecutive months as buyers adjust to current financing conditions.
Locally, the story remains largely the same: limited inventory and steady demand. The median sales price in the Lehigh Valley increased 4.3% year-over-year to $360,000. At the same time, pending sales surged 18.5%, showing that buyers are continuing to compete for available homes. Sellers received an average of 101.4% of their asking price, and homes sold in an average of just 23 days.
Inventory remains one of the biggest challenges. Across Lehigh and Northampton Counties, available housing inventory remains well below balanced-market levels, with only about 1.2 months of supply available.
Tom's Takeaway
Today's market rewards preparation. Buyers who are pre-approved and ready to act are finding opportunities, while sellers who price their homes correctly are often seeing strong activity and favorable terms. The days of simply putting a sign in the yard and naming any price are behind us, but well-presented homes continue to attract serious buyers.
If you're wondering how today's market affects your plans, whether buying, selling, or simply curious about your home's current value, now is a great time to start the conversation.
Tom Roth, Realtor
Associate Broker
Keller Williams Real Estate
Helping People Make Their Move Since 2006