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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$333K

The median listing price in Easton, PA ZIP 18042 is $332,950 as of July 2026.

Median rent
$1,650/mo

The median market rent in Easton, PA ZIP 18042 is $1,650/month as of July 2026.

Days on market
405 days

The median days on market in Easton, PA ZIP 18042 is 405 days as of July 2026. The market is currently hot.

Gross rental yield
5.95%

At a median list price of $332,950 and a median rent of $1,650/month, the gross rental yield in Easton, PA ZIP 18042 is 5.95% as of July 2026.

Easton, PA 18042 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 18042

Report Date: July 2026

Market Temperature:
HOT

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
84
Active Listings
20
Sold Properties
64

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$332,950
Median Sold Price
$248,000
Median Price per Sqft
$177/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,650

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.16%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
405
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
hot
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Easton, PA are 6.49%, reflecting a stable market environment for property owners in this area compared to the 6.84% average observed earlier in June 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The neighborhood's primary market value indicator is the median sold price: $248,000, which anchors recent transaction activity and should be the focus for pricing decisions in Easton ZIP 18042. up
  2. There is a meaningful gap between the median listing price: $332,950 and the median sold price, which suggests pricing friction where seller expectations may exceed recent transaction levels and may require adjustment to achieve faster closings.
  3. Despite a hot market temperature and a price year-over-year trend of up, the median days on market: 405 indicates slower sales velocity and longer lead times before closing, which may affect negotiation windows and contingency timing.
  4. Interest rate pressure is noted as elevated alongside a reported current 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 6.49%, which may temper buyer purchasing power even as rents and median market rent ($1,650) are trending up.

Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

515 Stouts Valley Rd, Easton, PA 18042
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

4 beds4 baths4,736 sqft
$1,190,000
May 1, 2026
$251/sqft
325 Raubsville Rd, Easton, PA 18042
Premium

Sold above market average

2 beds2 baths2,778 sqft
$575,000
Jun 1, 2026
$207/sqft
417 Clinton Ter, Easton, PA 18042
Premium

Sold above market average

5 beds3 baths2,683 sqft
$527,236
May 1, 2026
$197/sqft
2350 Forest St, Easton, PA 18042
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds1 baths4,536 sqft
$250,000
Jun 1, 2026
$55/sqft
213 Spring St, Easton, PA 18042
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds1 baths854 sqft
$250,000
Apr 1, 2026
$293/sqft
1062 W Wilkes Barre St, Easton, PA 18042
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds1 baths1,190 sqft
$250,000
Apr 1, 2026
$210/sqft
987 days on market
928 W Berwick St, Easton, PA 18042
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds1 baths1,321 sqft
$130,000
May 1, 2026
$98/sqft
309 S 17th St, Easton, PA 18042
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths1,264 sqft
$130,000
May 1, 2026
$103/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

$292/mo
18042 Avg Rent
18042 Cost to Own
Rent$1,650
Own$1,358

20% down, 6.49% rate, 0.2% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

18042 Avg nightly rate
18042 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$198/night
Occupancy268 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 7/10/2026

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