Lehigh County

PA · Pop. 130,425 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Lehigh County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 130,425.

$/Acre: $8,714

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 32%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 196.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.49%

Combined Sales Tax6.49%

Cost of Living Index108.1

Median Household Income$56,569

Poverty Rate15.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,714

Median Home Price$464K

Acres for Sale2342

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall44.8 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,727 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)194 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K467

Property Crime /100K518

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak