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Emmaus, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lehigh County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
11,727
Population
4,044/sq mi density
$82,875
Median Income
$44,315 per capita
$244,300
Home Value
$376,620 Zillow
$1,331
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
62
Violent Crime/100K
1,122 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,875 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$244,300 home value, $1,331/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$244,300
13% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,331/mo
14% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.6%
3% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,036
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$244,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$376,620
Median Sale Price
$341,500
Median List Price
$357,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.6%
Owner-Occupied
32.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$900/mo
1 Bedroom
$996/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,570/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Census median rent:
$1,331/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,780/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
8 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
9.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$170
Active Inventory
11
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
67.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $244,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,620 |
| Median Sale Price | $341,500 |
| Median List Price | $357,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $170 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,331 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,780 |
| FMR Studio | $900 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $996 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,225 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,570 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,744 |
Market
| Days on Market | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 9.1% |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Active Inventory | 11 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $170 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 67.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,036 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 30.6% |