Housing by town in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania has 37 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,383 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,072 in 2015–2019 (+29.0%; Up after inflation).
Weisenberg Township has the highest median gross rent ($2,378) and Slatington the lowest ($882).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,383 (±$27)
- Households that rent
- 34.4%
- Median household income
- $80,079
- Places
- 37
Cities, towns and townships in Lehigh County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alburtis | $1,732 | 24.2% | $107,500 | $267,700 | $4,252 |
| Allentown | $1,317 | 56.8% | $55,494 | $206,600 | $3,829 |
| Catasauqua | $1,031 | 26.5% | $85,049 | $209,900 | $3,964 |
| Coopersburg | $968 | 30.7% | $84,357 | $317,000 | $4,760 |
| Coplay | $1,234 | 36.0% | $61,906 | $215,800 | $3,500 |
| Emmaus | $1,389 | 36.0% | $83,917 | $266,000 | $4,335 |
| Fountain Hill | $1,275 | 41.8% | $64,107 | $246,700 | $4,103 |
| Hanover Township (Lehigh County) | $1,543 | 40.6% | $55,652 | $150,800 | $3,100 |
| Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County) | $993 | 10.3% | $91,553 | $328,700 | $4,583 |
| Lower Macungie Township | $1,861 | 14.2% | $125,230 | $406,500 | $5,817 |
| Lower Milford Township | $1,512 | 9.5% | $123,186 | $430,500 | $5,555 |
| Lowhill Township | $2,166 | 14.4% | $144,167 | $484,200 | $6,816 |
| Lynn Township | $1,179 | 17.4% | $87,784 | $305,100 | $4,486 |
| Macungie | $1,806 | 49.2% | $75,677 | $292,900 | $4,558 |
| North Whitehall Township | $1,230 | 11.1% | $110,361 | $351,800 | $4,709 |
| Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) | $1,502 | 16.1% | $101,299 | $344,700 | $4,940 |
| Slatington | $882 | 40.8% | $49,625 | $191,500 | $3,471 |
| South Whitehall Township | $1,865 | 20.7% | $102,872 | $365,100 | $4,872 |
| Upper Macungie Township | $1,903 | 20.7% | $120,798 | $418,800 | $5,021 |
| Upper Milford Township | $1,190 | 12.2% | $110,139 | $396,100 | $5,835 |
| Upper Saucon Township | $2,032 | 9.2% | $145,764 | $461,600 | $6,570 |
| Washington Township (Lehigh County) | $1,063 | 6.4% | $86,837 | $282,100 | $5,236 |
| Weisenberg Township | $2,378 | 8.4% | $134,083 | $438,300 | $5,845 |
| Whitehall Township | $1,444 | 37.6% | $75,658 | $262,100 | $4,466 |
Unincorporated communities in Lehigh County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Oaks | $1,842 | 20.7% | $134,375 | $432,800 | $6,198 |
| Breinigsville | $2,420 | 8.2% | $120,749 | $388,100 | $4,965 |
| Cementon | $1,181 | 34.8% | $70,795 | $276,300 | $4,234 |
| Cetronia | $1,098 | 9.9% | $79,222 | $292,800 | $3,891 |
| DeSales University | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dorneyville | $1,934 | 7.4% | $128,732 | $417,600 | $6,130 |
| Egypt | — | 4.5% | $113,221 | $343,200 | $5,301 |
| Fullerton | $1,428 | 48.0% | $69,317 | $239,700 | $4,321 |
| Hokendauqua | $1,476 | 26.2% | $84,350 | $256,100 | $4,080 |
| Schnecksville | $1,223 | 24.5% | $114,375 | $362,000 | $4,515 |
| Stiles | $1,382 | 32.7% | $98,125 | $235,400 | $3,450 |
| Trexlertown | $1,841 | 66.9% | $109,792 | $287,400 | $2,943 |
| Wescosville | $1,602 | 11.5% | $139,826 | $452,400 | $6,033 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,950 | $36,550 | $58,450 |
| 2 people | $25,050 | $41,800 | $66,800 |
| 3 people | $28,200 | $47,000 | $75,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,200 | $83,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,400 | $90,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,600 | $96,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,750 | $103,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,950 | $110,250 |
How the places in Lehigh County rank across Pennsylvania
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Crime reported to police in Lehigh County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 697 | 166 | 5,089 | 1,211 | 420,231 | 15 of 16 |
| 2025 | 686 | 160 | 4,708 | 1,095 | 429,934 | 14 of 16 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lehigh County recorded 686 violent and 4,708 property crimes, 160 and 1,095 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 96% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Lehigh County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown Police Department | 127,494 | 337 | 1,829 |
| State Police: Lehigh County | 84,449 | 55 | 652 |
| Bethlehem Police Department | 80,424 | 158 | 998 |
| Upper Macungie Township Police Department | 30,034 | 2 | 117 |
| Whitehall Township Police Department | 29,782 | 56 | 561 |
| South Whitehall Township Police Department | 22,010 | 29 | 241 |
| Upper Saucon Township Police Department | 18,561 | 11 | 60 |
| Salisbury Township Police Department | 13,869 | — | — |
| Emmaus Police Department | 12,490 | 14 | 89 |
| Catasauqua Police Department | 6,654 | 10 | 53 |
| Fountain Hill Police Department | 4,894 | 5 | 40 |
| Slatington Police Department | 4,344 | 1 | 28 |
| Coplay Police Department | 3,611 | 7 | 14 |
| Macungie Police Department | 3,356 | — | — |
| Alburtis Police Department | 2,634 | 0 | 6 |
ZIP codes in Lehigh County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18102 | 51,001 | $1,248 | $163,400 | $43,085 | 67.9% |
| 18103 | 48,746 | $1,368 | $272,700 | $72,895 | 36.9% |
| 18104 | 48,683 | $1,637 | $336,400 | $94,601 | 29.0% |
| 18018 | 32,965 | $1,364 | $250,900 | $75,417 | 46.8% |
| 18052 | 29,451 | $1,444 | $262,900 | $75,665 | 37.4% |
| 18062 | 27,110 | $1,941 | $380,200 | $110,675 | 19.1% |
| 18049 | 18,941 | $1,360 | $315,700 | $93,694 | 28.2% |
| 18109 | 18,446 | $1,331 | $198,800 | $58,031 | 47.9% |
| 18036 | 15,581 | $1,342 | $416,200 | $129,123 | 11.1% |
| 18031 | 11,570 | $1,949 | $373,400 | $113,625 | 23.7% |
| 18080 | 11,226 | $921 | $264,200 | $74,522 | 19.2% |
| 18032 | 9,555 | $977 | $222,700 | $81,098 | 25.1% |
| 18034 | 9,209 | $1,760 | $475,900 | $153,200 | 11.5% |
| 18069 | 8,515 | $2,156 | $424,500 | $117,895 | 8.3% |
| 18078 | 7,857 | $1,238 | $385,400 | $120,857 | 18.1% |
| 18037 | 7,472 | $1,203 | $256,600 | $83,542 | 20.9% |
| 18106 | 6,226 | $1,419 | $412,200 | $92,813 | 17.5% |
| 18101 | 6,120 | $1,430 | $171,300 | $44,773 | 91.7% |
| 18066 | 6,102 | $1,141 | $328,400 | $109,115 | 13.8% |
| 18051 | 3,624 | $1,470 | $459,600 | $139,506 | 19.4% |
| 18092 | 3,230 | $1,181 | $422,200 | $112,721 | 10.0% |
| 18053 | 2,344 | $1,134 | $303,100 | $83,370 | 8.2% |
| 18059 | 744 | — | $431,100 | $167,961 | 6.5% |
| 18087 | 590 | $1,145 | $346,100 | $72,917 | 56.8% |
| 18065 | 577 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 18079 | 303 | — | $213,300 | $96,071 | 0.0% |
| 18046 | 201 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Lehigh County
What is the crime rate in Lehigh County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lehigh County recorded 160 violent and 1,095 property crimes per 100,000 residents (686 violent and 4,708 property crimes in all).
Which place in Lehigh County has the highest rent?
Weisenberg Township has the highest median gross rent, $2,378 (±$411) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Lehigh County has the lowest rent?
Slatington has the lowest median gross rent, $882 (±$219) a month.
What is the median rent in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
The median gross rent in Lehigh County is $1,383 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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