Cities with the most expensive homes in the Lebanon metro area
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.
The typical home value in the United States was $349,216 in February, 4.2% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 28, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.79%.Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Lebanon metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 7 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.
#7. Lebanon, PA
- Typical home value: $245,152
- 1-year price change: +6.9%
- 5-year price change: +57.1%
#6. Myerstown, PA
- Typical home value: $275,709
- 1-year price change: +4.1%
- 5-year price change: +44.4%
#5. Jonestown, PA
- Typical home value: $282,738
- 1-year price change: +5.2%
- 5-year price change: +47.5%
#4. Newmanstown, PA
- Typical home value: $296,959
- 1-year price change: +4.7%
- 5-year price change: +47.5%
#3. Palmyra, PA
- Typical home value: $306,925
- 1-year price change: +5.3%
- 5-year price change: +45.7%
#2. Fredericksburg, PA
- Typical home value: $307,293
- 1-year price change: +5.1%
- 5-year price change: +48.9%
#1. Mount Gretna, PA
- Typical home value: $362,446
- 1-year price change: +9.6%
- 5-year price change: +45.4%
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 379 metros.
