Lehighton, PA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 2,546 housing units in Lehighton.
This represents a 3.1% growth from 2,469 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 2,546 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Lehighton is about 55.2%.
Lehighton's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 7.2%.
Average household size is 2.31 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Lehighton were built after 1939.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1% |
| One Bedroom | 16% |
| Two Bedrooms | 29.50% |
| Three Bedrooms | 46.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 5.40% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.80% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $71,900 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $65,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.98 |
| Median year structure was built | 1947 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $375 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 13.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 37.80% |
| Debt Free | 43.80% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20.1% |
