Cost of Living in Lehigh County, PA

What does it cost to live in Lehigh County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$74,973

Median Rent

$1,259/mo

Median Home

$254,500

Affordability

358

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,287
Property Tax$375
Insurance$85

Total Monthly$1,747
% of Income28%

Renting

Median Rent$1,259
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,284
% of Income20.2%

Living in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Lehigh County has a median household income of $74,973 with housing costs that represent 28% of income for owners and 20.2% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.