Pen Argyl, PA

This borough of 3,487 residents needs 9 more housing units over the next five years. Pen Argyl is part of the Lehigh Valley Transportation Study.

Housing snapshot

Population
3,487 (2026)
Households
1,391
Median household income
$85,968 (2026)
Typical home value
$316,282
Owner-occupied
65%
Five-year housing need
9 units

Comparison to other Pennsylvania municipalities

Pen Argyl: $85,968 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$29K >$153K
Pen Argyl: 0.56 jobs to household ratio
<0.03 >2.09
Pen Argyl: Permits since 2021 represent 0.1% of housing
<0% >5.9%
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How affordable is this community?

The typical home in Pen Argyl, PA is valued at $316,282, well above the Pennsylvania average of $231,760. With a median household income of $85,968 in Pen Argyl, PA, housing costs are a modest stretch for the typical household.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How is the population changing?

Pen Argyl, PA has a population of roughly 3,495 that has been largely stable in recent years.

Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Pen Argyl, PA has roughly 1,391 households and a population that has been largely stable in recent years.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

In Pen Argyl, PA, attached single-family and 2-4 unit multifamily accounts for 54% of the housing stock. Homeownership is the norm in Pen Argyl, PA, with 65% of units owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, Pen Argyl, PA needs 9 new units over the next 5 years.

9
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
9
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 1.1 per 1,000 units.
9
Total 5-year housing production need (2026-2031)
2
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 5-year need
0.6%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 5 years
0.1%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year

How does this place compare to similar communities?