The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18042 sells for about $287,450, or $178 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.66% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 95 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,356 a month.
ZIP 18042 — Easton
The 18042 housing market is currently characterized by a balanced seller's market with a median sale price of $287,450. Prices have seen a modest year-over-year increase of 2.66%, supported by steady demand and limited inventory. The market remains competitive, with homes selling near the asking price.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between historic charm and access to the Lehigh Valley's growing job market.
Median prices moved up 2.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 95 days on market with 2.3 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
31% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 12.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Built from 362 recorded sales in the last 24 months against HUD 3-bedroom fair market rents. The location premium is the part of the price that rent, income, education, employment, vacancy, price trend, hazard, lending and flood risk don't explain. It usually reflects amenities, schools and scarcity. It's area context and does not change this ZIP's home value estimates.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18042, 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 Easton Area School District, which provides a range of public education options for local families.
The area benefits from its proximity to the broader Lehigh Valley economic corridor, with ongoing development in residential and commercial sectors.
Property taxes are assessed at the county and municipal levels in Northampton County, with rates determined by local millage and school district requirements.
Residents have access to major regional highways, facilitating commutes toward employment hubs in the Lehigh Valley and nearby New Jersey.
The area features access to the Delaware and Lehigh rivers, local parks, and the historic downtown Easton shopping and dining district.
The rental market shows steady demand with a median rent of $1,650, reflecting the area's appeal to commuters and local workers.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Lehigh Valley industrial and service sectors, with significant employment opportunities in nearby cities.
The area is served by regional highway networks and local transit options connecting to the wider Lehigh Valley.
Ongoing urban revitalization efforts are focused on the downtown core and surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Northampton County utilizes a central appraisal system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal levies typical of Pennsylvania boroughs.
Property insurance rates are influenced by regional hazard profiles and standard market conditions in Pennsylvania.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Historic district featuring local shops, restaurants, and community events.
Provides recreational opportunities including trails and water access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.