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 $359,078 in December, 0.1% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 15, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.06%.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: $274,806
- 1-year price change: +5.9%
- 5-year price change: +47.8%
#6. Myerstown, PA
- Typical home value: $305,304
- 1-year price change: +4.6%
- 5-year price change: +39.8%
#5. Jonestown, PA
- Typical home value: $311,552
- 1-year price change: +6.1%
- 5-year price change: +43.5%
#4. Newmanstown, PA
- Typical home value: $329,076
- 1-year price change: +6.3%
- 5-year price change: +42.5%
#3. Palmyra, PA
- Typical home value: $331,875
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +41.6%
#2. Fredericksburg, PA
- Typical home value: $339,400
- 1-year price change: +6.7%
- 5-year price change: +45.4%
#1. Mount Gretna, PA
- Typical home value: $396,657
- 1-year price change: +4.5%
- 5-year price change: +47.5%