Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Lehighton is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,268. Residents earn $62,083 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lehighton receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Lehighton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lehighton is $62,083, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Lehighton is $198,600, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $928 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Lehighton is below the national average at 297 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,502 per 100,000, 28% above the national average.
15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Lehighton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches, including 27.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 86.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.6% |
| 1% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,083 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,177 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $860 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,587 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,305 |
| County GDP | $2,798M |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Healthcare | 175 |
| Retail | 196 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,285 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.16% |
| Commute Time | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $198,600 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $269,503 |
| Median List Price | $234,250 |
| Median List Price | $234,250 |
| $/Sq Ft | $196 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $928 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,285 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.16% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,784/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 175 |
| Total Violent | 296.6/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 18.5/100K |
| Robbery | 74.1/100K |
| Assault | 203.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,502.3/100K |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 389.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,927.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 185.4/100K |
| Arson | 18.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.9 inches |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 519 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8277°N, 75.7165°W |
| County FIPS | 42025 |
Winner: Republican by 34.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,252/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 175 |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Retail Stores | 196 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |