Hereford, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lehigh County County

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

1,494 Population 1,509/sq mi density

$69,205 Median Income $21,186 per capita

$1,667 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.2 / 5.0

$69,205 median income, 1.0% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

Education

3.0 / 5.0

25.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Rent

$1,667/mo

43% above

US avg: $1,163/mo

Homeownership Rate

68.0%

4% above US avg (65.4%)

Total Housing Units

427

Median year built: 1983

Home Value by Source

Zillow (ZHVI)

$280,092

Median Sale Price

$62,500

Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

68.0%

Owner-Occupied

32.0%

Renter-Occupied

68%

32%

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: $1,667/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Days on Market

27 days

Sale-to-List Ratio

1.0%

Buyers market

Homes Sold

Price Drops

0.0%

of listings with price reduction

Price Per Sq Ft

$64

Active Inventory

homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden

17.8%

of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing

43% below US avg (31.0%)

Median Year Built

1983

Average age of housing stock: 43 years

Homeownership Rate

68.0%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)	$280,092
Median Sale Price	$62,500
Price Per Sq Ft	$64

Rent

Census Median Rent	$1,667
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	27
Sale-to-List Ratio	1.0%
Price Drops	0.0%
Homes Sold	1
Active Inventory	1
Price Per Sq Ft	$64

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied	68.0%
Renter-Occupied	32.0%
Homeownership Rate	68.0%
Total Housing Units	427
Median Year Built	1983
Rent Burden	17.8%