At a Glance
Median Income
$83,125
$33,984 per capita
Home Value
$85,700
Zillow: $142,800
Median Rent
$1,009/mo
12.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
15.6% smoking rate
How Lehigh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lehigh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lehigh a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lehigh residents earn a median household income of $83,125 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,984. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 351 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lehigh is $85,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,800. Median rent is $1,009/month, with 12.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
26.2% of adults in Lehigh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lehigh has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population189
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density591/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$33,984
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$521M
Avg Weekly Wage$789
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,700
Rent$1,009
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$142,800
Housing Units98
Rent Burden12.9%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,304/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation1,533 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Lehigh was founded in 1881.
The median home in Lehigh was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.