Carbon County PA Home Prices by Municipality: 2020–2026

How much are homes selling for in Carbon County, Pennsylvania? Have home values increased in Lehighton, Jim Thorpe, Palmerton, and surrounding communities? Which Carbon County towns have the highest average sale prices?

Castle Gate Realty has compiled residential real estate sales statistics for 12 Carbon County municipalities, comparing average home sale prices and the number of properties sold each year from 2020 through October 5, 2026.

This historical housing market report helps buyers, sellers, homeowners, and investors understand how local real estate markets have changed over time.

Carbon County Residential Sale Price Comparison: 2020–2026

The following chart includes the average residential sale price and number of homes sold in each municipality. The 2020–2025 figures represent full calendar years. The 2026 figures are year-to-date through October 5, 2026.

East Penn Township, PA

Year	Average Sale Price	Homes Sold
2020	$153,024	29
2021	$153,657	28
2022	$187,150	33
2023	$189,213	28
2024	$244,344	24
2025	$286,485	22
2026 YTD	$260,825	24

East Penn Township's average residential sale price increased approximately 70% from 2020 to 2026 YTD.

Franklin Township, PA

Year	Average Sale Price	Homes Sold
2020	$240,694	36
2021	$271,294	52
2022	$289,566	39
2023	$332,355	33
2024	$309,756	25
2025	$358,174	37
2026 YTD	$325,244	18

Franklin Township's 2026 year-to-date average residential sale price is $325,244, compared with $240,694 in 2020.

Jim Thorpe Borough, PA

Year	Average Sale Price	Homes Sold
2020	$172,587	72
2021	$191,650	49
2022	$213,779	53
2023	$208,742	34
2024	$244,913	38
2025	$257,170	39
2026 YTD	$290,477	28

Jim Thorpe Borough's average residential sale price increased approximately 68% between 2020 and 2026 YTD.

Kidder Township (South), PA

Year	Average Sale Price	Homes Sold
2020	$243,699	72
2021	$329,078	62
2022	$381,849	57
2023	$333,096	53
2024	$474,316	45
2025	$414,186	39
2026 YTD	$437,768	23

Kidder Township (South), which includes part of the Lake Harmony area, has the highest 2026 average residential sale price among the municipalities included in this report.

Lehighton Borough, PA

Year	Average Sale Price	Homes Sold
2020	$113,336	57
2021	$164,863	55
2022	$158,789	60
2023	$179,659	54
2024	$213,799	37
2025	$216,389	53
2026 YTD	$218,654	45

Lehighton Borough's average residential sale price increased approximately 93% from 2020 to 2026 YTD.

Lower Towamensing Township, PA

Year	Average Sale Price	Homes Sold
2020	$198,906	35
2021	$238,302	29
2022	$279,068	25
2023	$232,459	35
2024	$218,031	21
2025	$217,624	29
2026 YTD	$296,400	16

Lower Towamensing Township's 2026 year-to-date average sale price is approximately 49% higher than its 2020 average.

Mahoning Township, PA

Year	Average Sale Price	Homes Sold
2020	$211,800	23
2021	$245,949	37
2022	$230,970	45
2023	$258,882	37
2024	$314,731	29
2025	$344,879	36
2026 YTD	$339,556	28

Mahoning Township's average residential sale price increased approximately 60% between 2020 and 2026 YTD.

Nesquehoning Borough, PA

Year	Average Sale Price	Homes Sold
2020	$85,623	30
2021	$108,922	39
2022	$125,427	46
2023	$191,493	33
2024	$152,872	32
2025	$179,058	24
2026 YTD	$192,555	22

Nesquehoning's average residential sale price increased approximately 125% from 2020 to 2026 YTD, the largest percentage increase among the municipalities in this comparison.

Palmerton Borough, PA

Year	Average Sale Price	Homes Sold
2020	$143,832	75
2021	$168,979	77
2022	$169,570	76
2023	$218,001	52
2024	$231,263	41
2025	$239,945	53
2026 YTD	$229,162	39

Palmerton Borough's average residential sale price increased approximately 59% between 2020 and 2026 YTD.

Penn Forest Township, PA

Year	Average Sale Price	Homes Sold
2020	$187,200	302
2021	$254,223	239
2022	$301,721	187
2023	$319,161	168
2024	$324,316	161
2025	$346,250	175
2026 YTD	$367,401	121

Penn Forest Township, which includes portions of the Albrightsville area, has experienced substantial changes in average residential sale prices. The 2026 YTD average is approximately 96% higher than in 2020.

Penn Forest Township also has the largest number of 2026 residential sales among the 12 municipalities in this report, with 121 homes sold through October 5.

Summit Hill Borough, PA

Year	Average Sale Price	Homes Sold
2020	$98,706	31
2021	$127,953	37
2022	$107,780	44
2023	$134,596	36
2024	$143,808	35
2025	$170,128	25
2026 YTD	$169,576	17

Summit Hill has the lowest 2026 average residential sale price among the municipalities included in this report, at $169,576.

Towamensing Township, PA

Year	Average Sale Price	Homes Sold
2020	$298,896	42
2021	$279,607	47
2022	$340,223	46
2023	$346,120	34
2024	$384,303	38
2025	$385,316	38
2026 YTD	$404,261	23

Towamensing Township's 2026 average residential sale price is $404,261, making it the second-highest average among the municipalities included in this comparison.

What Do These Home Sale Prices Mean for Carbon County Buyers and Sellers?

While these historical averages demonstrate how Carbon County's residential real estate market has changed, they do not establish the value of any individual property.

Average sale prices are influenced by the number, size, location, condition, and type of homes sold during each reporting period. A year with more luxury homes or lakefront sales, for example, may produce a higher average without indicating that every home's value increased.

For homeowners considering selling, accurate pricing requires a detailed comparative market analysis that examines similar properties and makes appropriate adjustments for differences in square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, acreage, condition, location, and amenities.

At Castle Gate Realty, we don't just tell sellers what their home is worth. We show them the comparable properties, explain the adjustments, and demonstrate how we arrived at our recommended market value.

For buyers, these statistics provide a starting point for comparing communities, but a property's asking price should always be evaluated against relevant comparable sales.

Frequently Asked Questions About Carbon County PA Home Prices

What is the average home sale price in Carbon County, PA, in 2026?

The countywide year-to-date average residential sale price is $285,847 as of October 5, 2026.

How much have home prices increased in Lehighton, PA, since 2020?

Lehighton Borough's average residential sale price increased from $113,336 in 2020 to $218,654 in 2026 YTD, an increase of approximately 93%.

What is the average home sale price in Jim Thorpe, PA?

The 2026 year-to-date average residential sale price in Jim Thorpe Borough is $290,477, based on 28 closed sales.

How much are homes selling for in Palmerton, PA?

Palmerton Borough's 2026 year-to-date average residential sale price is $229,162, based on 39 closed sales.

What are home prices in Penn Forest Township and Albrightsville, PA?

Penn Forest Township's average residential sale price is $367,401 in 2026 YTD. Because Albrightsville includes properties in more than one municipality, buyers and sellers should use property-specific comparable sales rather than relying on one township average.

What is the average sale price of homes in Lake Harmony, PA?

Kidder Township (South) has a 2026 year-to-date average residential sale price of $437,768. Lake Harmony property values vary significantly based on lake access, waterfront location, property condition, and other characteristics.

Which Carbon County municipality has the highest average home sale price?

Among the 12 areas included in this report, Kidder Township (South) has the highest 2026 year-to-date average sale price at $437,768, followed by Towamensing Township at $404,261.

Which Carbon County towns have the lowest average home sale prices?

Summit Hill ($169,576), Nesquehoning ($192,555), and Lehighton Borough ($218,654) have the lowest 2026 year-to-date average sale prices among the municipalities in this report.

How do I find out what my home is worth in Carbon County, PA?

A detailed comparative market analysis from a knowledgeable local real estate professional is one of the best ways to estimate a home's current market value. Castle Gate Realty evaluates recent comparable sales, current competition, pending transactions, and property-specific characteristics to help homeowners understand their property's market position.

Who can help me buy or sell a home in Carbon County, Pennsylvania?

Castle Gate Realty serves homebuyers and sellers throughout Carbon County, including Lehighton, Jim Thorpe, Palmerton, Nesquehoning, Summit Hill, Weatherly, Albrightsville, Lake Harmony, and surrounding communities. Our brokerage also serves the Lehigh Valley and neighboring Pennsylvania counties.

Castle Gate Realty: Carbon County Real Estate Market Experts

Real estate is local. The housing market in Lehighton Borough is different from the market in Jim Thorpe, Palmerton, Penn Forest Township, or Lake Harmony.

Understanding those differences is essential when determining an asking price, evaluating an offer, or deciding where to purchase a home.

Castle Gate Realty is a locally focused, full-time real estate brokerage committed to knowledgeable market analysis, professional representation, and strong negotiation skills.

Whether you're buying your first home, selling a longtime residence, relocating, or investing in Carbon County real estate, our agents can help you make informed decisions based on actual market data.

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Visit CastleConfident.com to explore available homes, learn more about the local real estate market, or connect with a Castle Gate Realty agent.

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Market data as of October 5, 2026. Annual statistics for 2020–2025 represent full calendar years. The 2026 statistics are year-to-date. Percentage changes compare average sale prices rather than measuring appreciation of individual properties. Market conditions and averages are subject to change.

These figures also need to be interpreted alongside the number and type of homes sold. A municipality with relatively few sales can experience a significant change in its average price simply because the mix of properties sold changed. Average sale price should therefore be considered together with inventory, recent comparable sales, property type, condition, location and price range when evaluating an individual home's market value.

 

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What Is My Home Worth in Carbon County, Pennsylvania?

If you're considering selling a home in Lehighton, Jim Thorpe, Palmerton, Penn Forest Township, Kidder Township, Mahoning Township, Franklin Township, East Penn Township, Lower Towamensing Township, Towamensing Township, Nesquehoning, Summit Hill or another Carbon County community, local comparable sales matter.

An online home-value estimate can be a starting point, but it should not replace a professional valuation based on the properties that actually compete with your home.

Castle Gate Realty analyzes recently sold homes, active competition, pending sales, location, property characteristics and current Carbon County buyer demand when helping homeowners determine an appropriate market value and listing strategy.

About Castle Gate Realty's Carbon County Market Reports

Castle Gate Realty tracks local housing data to provide homeowners, buyers and sellers with detailed information about Carbon County home prices, residential sales, housing inventory and real estate trends by municipality.

Our goal is to provide useful local data that goes deeper than national housing headlines and broad countywide averages.

Castle Gate Realty publishes monthly local market reports from its office in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, to help buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.

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