At a Glance
Median Income
$62,083
$32,177 per capita
Home Value
$198,600
Zillow: $269,503
Median Rent
$928/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
433/100K
1,488/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Lehighton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lehighton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lehighton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lehighton residents earn a median household income of $62,083 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,177. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,305 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lehighton is $198,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,503. Median rent is $928/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Lehighton reports 433 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,488/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Lehighton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lehighton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,268
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density3,252/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,083
Per Capita$32,177
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,600
Rent$928
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$269,503
Housing Units2,293
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent433/100K
Property1,488/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault377/100K
Burglary396/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation519 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Lehighton was founded in 1746.
The median home in Lehighton was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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