Lehighton, PA

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Population
5,232
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
576 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$213,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,019/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,651
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Lehighton is a welcoming small town nestled along the Lehigh River in eastern Pennsylvania's Carbon County. Home to around 5,000 residents, it offers a peaceful, down-to-earth lifestyle with scenic mountain views right from your front porch. The compact downtown sits right in the river valley, featuring local eateries, family-owned shops, and quiet residential streets that give the borough a classic, close-knit neighborhood feel.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate having the river and the scenic D&L Trail right at their doorstep for biking, walking, and kayaking, with popular spots like Beltzville State Park and historic Jim Thorpe only minutes away. Local routes like 209 and 443 make it easy to commute into the Lehigh Valley or hop on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Families are served by the Lehighton Area School District, making the town an appealing, affordable choice for anyone looking to settle down in a scenic corner of the state.

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