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Lehigh Valley housing market sees strong September
Stacy Wescoe//October 16, 2025//
Listen to this articleThe Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors reported strong September housing activity, as closed sales, pending sales, new listings, and prices all moved upward.
“The Lehigh Valley housing market continues to demonstrate steady growth and underlying strength,” said GLVR CEO Justin Porembo. “Inventory dipped slightly in September, but buyer activity remained strong, with new listings up 17 percent and homes still selling, on average, in less than three weeks. These trends, paired with improving national sentiment as rates ease, suggest a positive trajectory heading into the final quarter of the year.”
According to GLVR closed sales increased 3.7%, coming in at 589 listings.
However, in an already tight market, inventory decreased by 3.7%. That meant there were 806 units in September for Lehigh and Northampton counties.
At the same time the median sales price increased 2.5% to $352,500, up from $343,750.
Homes sold, on average, in 19 days. That’s one day faster than the previous September.
In Carbon County, the median sale price increased to $255,000.
Closed sales slid to 53. Inventory decreased to 190 units.
“Over the last several weeks, mortgage rates have dipped below 6.5 percent, opening new opportunities for home buyers,” said 2025 GLVR President Michael Bernadyn. “We’re seeing buyers respond to improved affordability, with pending sales and mortgage applications on the rise. Locally, September’s data reflects a market that remains active and competitive despite limited inventory.”
