The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18045 sells for about $389,900, or $176 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 13 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,944 a month.
ZIP 18045 — Easton
The housing market in 18045 remains highly active with a competitive pace of sales, though median prices have seen a slight year-over-year decline. Demand is driven by the area's accessibility to the broader Lehigh Valley employment corridor and its appeal to families. Inventory remains relatively tight, supporting the market's overall stability.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance between suburban living and access to the regional employment hubs of the Lehigh Valley.
Median prices moved down 5.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 13 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 4.3% · poverty 4.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18045, 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 primarily served by the Easton Area School District, with some portions served by the Bethlehem Area School District, offering a mix of public and private educational options.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro corridor, with ongoing residential and commercial development supporting a stable economic base.
Residents typically commute toward the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton employment core via major regional highway corridors.
The area features local parks and green spaces, with proximity to shopping and dining districts within the greater Easton and Palmer Township vicinity.
The rental market remains accessible with steady demand, reflecting the broader regional trend of moderate rent growth and vacancy pressure.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area, which features a diverse mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics industries.
The area is served by regional highway networks facilitating access to the broader Lehigh Valley and beyond.
Development activity is characterized by ongoing residential and commercial projects consistent with the growth of the Palmer Township and Easton area.
Parcels are primarily served by the Easton Area School District, with some areas falling under the Bethlehem Area School District.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov.
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.
Public elementary school serving the local community.
Primary public high school for the Easton Area School District.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.