Featured local agent #1 Ellen Colangelo from IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley
The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Lehigh county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 74.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 27.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 62% and the area covered by water is 0.48%. The overall influence score for Lehigh is 2.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Lehigh, Pennsylvania with a blue border. Regions of Pennsylvania that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Pennsylvania. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Lehigh County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania, in the United States. According to the 2019 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the population of Lehigh County was 360,890, making it the third most populous county in Pennsylvania. The county seat is Allentown, and the largest city is Bethlehem.
The racial composition of Lehigh County is 79.2% White (non-Hispanic), 8.2% African American, 4.3% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 7.9% from two or more races. The median household income in Lehigh County is $66,919, and the median housing value is $195,400.
Lehigh County has a diverse economy with a mix of industries including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, finance, and education. The largest employers include St. Luke's University Health Network, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Amazon Fulfillment Center, Crayola LLC., and Air Products & Chemicals Inc.
The cost of living in Lehigh County is slightly higher than the national average, but it is still considered very affordable compared to other parts of Pennsylvania and the Northeast United States. The county has a variety of housing options ranging from single-family homes to apartments and townhouses.
Overall, Lehigh County is a diverse and vibrant community with a strong economy and a variety of cultural attractions and recreational activities.
The Pennsylvania State Office, located in Harrisburg, PA, administers USDA Rural Development programs through nine Area Offices across the state. All offices are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
For all general housing program-related inquiries, contact the Housing Program/Multi-Family Housing Staff at (717) 237-2186. For all inquiries related to Guaranteed Housing Programs, contact pasfh@usda.gov
For questions about payments, moratorium requests, payoffs, etc. call the Customer Service Center at (800) 414-1226
Additional Featured Agents in Lehigh County |
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Joshua Mrozinski from eXp Realty |
Alona Liska from Berkshire Hathaway HomeService Fox |
Troy Glowa from EXP Realty LLC |
Ellen Colangelo from IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley |
Robin Lawhorn from Glocker Realty |