Lehighton, PA Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Asher J. Mar 16, 2026

Working remotely from Lehighton

OK so Been living here since 2006. Median household income is $62,083, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 5,268, Lehighton is a small town. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thanks in advance! There's a ...

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Aubrey Hernandez Nov 29, 2025

Best and worst neighborhoods in Lehighton

So, The median home value here is around $198,600, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $928/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Lehighton sits at 433.2 per 100K. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Honestly, I think it's a great place if yo...

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Jaxon Peterson Nov 17, 2025

Living in Lehighton -the reality

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider -Lehighton sits at 433.2 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is d...

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Aubrey Hernandez Apr 30, 2025

Rent vs buy in Lehighton -what makes sense?

Alright, We have two kids and Rent is about $928/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experience? There's a real sense of community in certain ...

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