The Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors reported another record-setting month for home prices in July in the Lehigh Valley, with the median sales price reaching a new high of $389,500.

The latest milestone comes just one month after June’s previous record of $385,000 and continues to reflect the price pressure created by steady buyer demand and a persistently limited supply of homes.

“Reaching another record for median sales price just one month after setting the previous high shows how much competition remains in our local housing market,” said Justin Porembo, the CEO of GLVR. “Buyers are still active, but the number of homes available continues to be a major factor in affordability. Increasing housing supply remains critical to giving buyers more options and creating a healthier, more balanced market.”

The median sales price in Carbon County wasn’t riding the same wave as in the Valley. In Carbon, the median sales price decreased to $239,500 from $278,000 for July 2025. Overall though, the median sales price is up 4% year-to-date from $250,000 in 2025 to $260,000 in 2026.

For July this year, there were 57 closed sales, 53 pending sales, and 81 new listings. Total inventory stood at 166 units, resulting in a months supply of inventory of three months, with the average days on the market dropping to an average of just 30 days.

The hottest market in Carbon County continues to be Jim Thorpe, with the highest sales prices at a median of $318,950, the most inventory and the most closed sales.

GLVR President Cliff Lewis said, “With first-time buyers accounting for 33% of home purchases nationally, increasing housing options at a variety of price points remains especially important for those trying to enter the market.”

Lewis added that July’s market continued to reward sellers whose homes were positioned well.

“For buyers and sellers alike, understanding local market conditions, being prepared from the start, and working with a Realtor can make a meaningful difference,” Lewis said.