Is Allentown, PA 18102 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Allentown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Allentown, PA 18102 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 103 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 41%, homes sold more slowly (11 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $237,397. Overall, Allentown is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Lehigh County, homes here sell more slowly than in 96% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Allentown ranks #290 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 71 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Allentown 18101 (0% sold over asking) or Germansville 18053 (0% sold over asking), while Neffs 18065 (100% sold over asking) and Allentown 18106 (71% sold over asking) are even more competitive.