The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18017 sells for about $429,900, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,597 a month.
ZIP 18017 — Bethlehem
The housing market in 18017 remains competitive with a median listing price of approximately $429,900. Demand is driven by the area's suburban appeal and proximity to Lehigh Valley employment centers. Inventory levels are currently constrained, keeping market conditions tight for buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban environment with access to the broader Lehigh Valley economy.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.3% · poverty 10.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18017, Northampton County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Bethlehem Area School District, which maintains a variety of public school options for residents.
The area benefits from its proximity to major Lehigh Valley employment hubs and ongoing residential development in the Bethlehem region.
Property taxes are assessed at the county and municipal levels in Northampton County; specific rates vary by school district and local municipality.
Residents have convenient access to major regional highways including US-22 and I-78, facilitating commutes to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton.
The area features access to local parks, community green spaces, and proximity to the shopping and dining districts of Bethlehem.
The rental market is supported by a mix of long-term residents and proximity to local universities, with steady demand for housing.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Lehigh Valley industrial and service sectors, with significant employment in healthcare, education, and logistics.
The area is primarily car-dependent, with regional connectivity provided by major highway corridors like US-22.
Ongoing residential and mixed-use development continues to expand in the Bethlehem and Northampton County area.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, municipal taxes, and county assessments.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and ACS via public data aggregators.
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom4.48.9 mi
- Crayola Experience4.210.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Lehigh4.24.9 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.112.6 mi
- B Social Bowling4.55 mi
- Blue Mountain Resort4.312.7 mi
- Bear Creek Mountain Resort4.517.3 mi
- PPL Center4.55.5 mi
- Jefferson Park4.73.6 mi
- Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery4.816.6 mi
- Blue Mountain Resort4.312.7 mi
- Crayola Experience4.210.2 mi
- Lehigh Valley Zoo4.511.9 mi
- AMC Center Valley 164.36.8 mi
- SteelStacks4.73.5 mi
- Crayola Experience4.210.2 mi
- SteelStacks4.73.5 mi
- Lost River Caverns4.56.5 mi
- Da Vinci Science Center4.45.6 mi
- Allentown Art Museum4.75.2 mi
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom4.48.9 mi
- Lehigh Valley Zoo4.511.9 mi
- Cedar Beach Park4.67.4 mi
- Covered Bridge Park4.89.1 mi
- Grange Park4.712 mi
- Highway Marine4.613.4 mi
- Dutch Springs4.12.9 mi
- Wedgewood Golf Club4.38.4 mi
- The Club at Twin Lakes4.28.6 mi
- Morgan Hill Golf Course4.110.5 mi
- Allentown Municipal Golf Course4.48.3 mi
- Green Pond Country Club4.55.1 mi
- Lehigh Valley Mall4.44.7 mi
- Promenade Saucon Valley4.56.9 mi
- Allentown Farmers Market4.76.6 mi
- Palmer Park Mall4.27.8 mi
- ShopRite of Bethlehem4.55.6 mi
- Lehigh Valley International Airport4.52.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Various community parks and green spaces serving the local population.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.