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Once-industrial Lehighton is a commuter town with a laid-back vibe
Misty mountaintops surround Lehighton, a small borough in the Pocono Mountains, roughly 80 miles northwest of Philadelphia. This Carbon County community is historically significant for its success during the Industrial Revolution, when new industries were harnessing the power of the Lehigh River and the rise of the Lehigh Valley Railroad provided jobs and supported commerce. However, Lehighton today is a bedroom community of about 5,300 people, who commute to employers across the region and spend their free time in the great outdoors. “Lehighton is quaint and in more of a laid-back, easy-living kind of area,” says Aggie Schoenberger, the owner of Castle Gate Realty and a lifelong resident of the Lehigh Valley area. “There’s an exit for the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so it’s easy to go to places,” says Schoenberger, who adds that many residents have been in Lehighton for decades. “People tend to stay here. When people move, they’re moving up the street.”
The Lehigh Valley Railroad was key to the town's history during the Industrial Revolution.
Historic factory buildings have been renovated and now house local businesses.
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Lehighton’s detached homes and twin homes cost less than the national
The median price for a single-family home in Lehighton is around $305,000, significantly less than the national median. Prices start as low as $150,000 and can reach up to about $325,000. Architectural styles are diverse. Victorian and Queen Anne homes with ornate trims and towers rest on dense blocks with angled parking close to downtown, while low-lying ranch-style homes and Cape Cods sit on larger lots farther out. Like many boroughs in Northeast Pennsylvania, Lehighton has many American Foursquares and Pennsylvania German Double Door Farmhouses that are twin homes.
Housing options in Lehighton consist of historic styles like American Foursquares and Victorians.
Housing prices are lower than the national median, providing a great opportunity for first time buyers.
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Local parks and adventures in the Pocono Mountains
Parks in Lehighton range from manicured green spaces for short strolls like Colonel Jacob Weiss Park to expansive sports-focused places like Baer Memorial Park, home to a public pool, multi-purpose fields and basketball courts. Lehighton Borough Recreation Center is bustling year-round, as children take part in youth programs. The D&L Trail offers over 140 miles of pathway from Mountain Top to the Philadelphia area. Much of the trail near Lehighton parallels the Lehigh River, offering scenic views and chances to spot wildlife. The river is popular for thrilling adventures like rafting, but also for relaxing activities like tubing and fishing. Several state parks are nearby, including Lehigh Gorge State Park, where hiking trails hide under dense tree cover and lead to waterfalls and rock formations. “The other great thing about the area is the mountains and the lakes,” Schoenberger says. “Mauch Chunk Lake has a beach for swimming and there are three ski areas within 15 minutes of Lehighton.”
The Lehigh River allows locals to easy access to water-based recreation.
Baer Memorial Park offers sports courts and ample green space.
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Wine on the River and weekly markets draw people to downtown Lehighton
A central square that is home to the stone-clad Borough Hall, an outdoor amphitheater and Colonel Jacob Weiss Park anchors downtown Lehighton. This up-and-coming area features small businesses, antique shops and a few local restaurants serving mostly American fare and pizza. The Lehighton Downtown Initiative has been working to revitalize the downtown area since 2008. The non-profit organizes events throughout the year, including the Lehighton Downtown Farmer’s Market, which happens every Saturday morning from the end of May through September, and Wine on the River, highlighting the region’s wineries with a one-day festival each May. National retailers and grocery chains like Giant and Aldi are a short drive from the borough in the neighboring Mahoning Township, home to Carbon Plaza Mall.
The Lehighton Downtown Farmers Market brings the community together with live music, crafts and more.
The growing downtown offers small businesses and a variety of restaurants.
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Public schools in Lehighton prepare students for life after graduation
The Lehighton Area School District earns a B-minus overall rating from Niche and serves about 2,400 students from around the region with three brick-and-mortar schools and one virtual academy. Lehighton Area Elementary Center and Lehighton Area Middle receive C-plus ratings, while Lehighton Area High gets a B-minus and has a strong emphasis on post-secondary training or employment.
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Highway access and public transportation in the Lehigh Valley
Lehighton’s grid pattern of sidewalk-lined streets offers some walkability, especially around downtown. Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority provides bus service to destinations like Lehigh Valley Hospital – Carbon, one of two hospitals in the area. U.S. Route 209 is the main highway in Leighton, connecting the enclave to nearby communities along the Lehigh River, including Jim Thorpe, about 5 miles north. The highway links up with Interstate 476 (the Pennsylvania Turnpike), which runs across Northeastern Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, less than 80 miles away. Lehigh Valley International Airport is about a 23-mile drive.
Important to know
The risk of crime is relatively low in Lehighton. According to the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System, the Lehighton Borough Police Department reported 8 incidents of violent crime in 2023 and the same figure in 2024. Property crime increased slightly, with 48 incidents reported in 2023 and 64 incidents reported in 2024.
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