Is Allentown, PA 18103 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Allentown is a seller’s market. With about 0.9 months of supply and 56% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score93/ 100

More competitive than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #50 of 601 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply0.9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list56.2%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list101.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market9Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$193▲ +0.1% vs. last year

The Allentown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 56% of homes in Allentown, PA 18103 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 9 days and there were 0.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 132 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (55% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price held steady to $327,858. Overall, Allentown is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Lehigh County, homes here sell more slowly than in 54% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 58%. On our competition score, Allentown ranks #50 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 93 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.

Nearby markets

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Questions about Allentown real estate

Is Allentown a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 0.9 months of supply in Allentown, PA 18103 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Allentown?

The typical home went under contract in 9 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Allentown sell over asking?

56% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Allentown?

About 1.55% of a home’s value a year in Lehigh County, or roughly $6,200 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Allentown?

The median sale price was $327,858 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $193 per square foot.

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