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City · 5,257 residents · Union County, Pennsylvania

Lewisburg , Pennsylvania

In Lewisburg, a typical home is worth $235,200 and typical rent is $997 a month. Compared with all of Union County, typical household income is 28% lower and the share of households that own their home is 31 points lower.

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  • Typical home value

    $235,200

    2% below the county

    8% below Pennsylvania

    • Lewisburg
    • Union
    • Pennsylvania

  • Typical rent

    $997a month

    2% above the county

    18% below Pennsylvania

    • Lewisburg
    • Union
    • Pennsylvania

  • Typical household income

    $54,767a year

    28% below the county

    30% below Pennsylvania

    • Lewisburg
    • Union
    • Pennsylvania

  • Households that own their home

    41%

    31 points below the county

    28 points below Pennsylvania

    • Lewisburg
    • Union
    • Pennsylvania

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

Market now, with Zillow data

Zillow data
Typical home value
$331,939
3.7% more than 12 months ago
Typical rent
$1,244 a month

From Zillow (ZHVI/ZORI), September 2026. The Census figures above are 5-year averages (2020–2024).

Lewisburg is in Union County. The FHA loan limit ($541,287 for a one-unit home), the fair market rents and the help on this page are those of all of Union County. See the county

Data updated: October 1, 2026 11 official sources

Only here

What sets Lewisburg apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

  1. 41% of households in Lewisburg own their home, against 72% in Union County.

  2. Nearby, in Sunbury, the typical home value is $107,200: 54% less than in Lewisburg ($235,200).

  3. Nearby, in Sunbury, the typical rent is $738: 26% less than in Lewisburg ($997).

  4. The typical household income in Lewisburg is $54,767, 28% less than in Union County as a whole ($76,404).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).

The homes here

Housing in Lewisburg

What homes there are in Lewisburg, what they cost, how that changed and how people live, from Census figures (2020–2024).

What homes there are

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Kind of home

No kind of home is the majority in Lewisburg; the largest group, detached houses, adds up to 43%, less than in Union County (72%).

Year built

In Lewisburg, at least half of the homes were built before 1940, and 76% date from before 1960.

There are fewer big homes in Lewisburg than in Union County: 52% have 3 bedrooms or more, against 68%.

All homes, occupied or empty. A figure the Census cannot measure precisely enough here is not shown.

Census tables: B25024, B25034, B25035, B25041

What it costs here

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Value of owner-occupied homes
Monthly rent with utilities

With a mortgage

$1,739 a month

Union County: $1,625 a month

Without a mortgage

$594 a month

Union County: $585 a month

Owners with a mortgage

46%

Union County: 53%

In Lewisburg, 46% of owners have a mortgage, and their typical cost is $1,739 a month, against $1,625 in Union County. Without one it drops to $594.

Value: what owners think their home is worth. Rent: rent plus utilities, for homes of every size. The FHA limit is the most an FHA loan (Federal Housing Administration) lends for a one-unit home; the fair market rent (FMR) is the one HUD uses for housing vouchers.

Census tables: B25075, B25063, B25088, B25081

How it changed

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2015–2019 and 2020–2024

Change since 2015–2019

From 2015–2019 to 2020–2024, the typical home value in Lewisburg did not change clearly: the difference is within the Census margin of error.

Since 2015–2019, the typical rent in Lewisburg rose 38%, more than in Union County (27%).

Change between two 5-year periods that do not overlap, in each period's dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

Census tables: B25077, B25064, B19013

How people live

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

MeasureLewisburgUnion CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Rental vacancy Unreliable estimate5.3%4.9%5.5%
Homeowner vacancy Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate0.8%0.9%
More than one person per room Unreliable estimate1.5%1.6%3.4%
People per household 1.612.302.392.53
Drive alone 48%70%68%69%
Carpool Unreliable estimate7%8%9%
Public transit Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate4%3%
Walk or bike 38%13%4%3%
Work from home 11%9%16%15%
Other means Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate1%2%
Typical commute Unreliable estimate10 to 19 minutes20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes

On average, a household in Lewisburg has 1.61 people, fewer than in Union County (2.30).

Many here get to work on foot or by bike: 38%, more than in Union County (13%).

Vacancy: empty homes offered for rent or for sale. Rooms: every room in the home, not only bedrooms. Commute: the minute range of the typical worker.

Census tables: B25004, B25003, B25014, B25010, B08301, B08303

Do the math

What would you pay each month for a home in Lewisburg?

A typical home costs more than the typical income allows

We start with a typical home in Lewisburg, worth $235,200, an FHA loan with 3.5% down and the latest average rate (7.18%). That payment would take 46% of the typical household income in Lewisburg, which is $54,767 a year. For that payment to be 28% of income, a household would need to earn about $89,147 a year.

The calculator's FHA and conventional loan limits are those of all of Union County.

Your numbers

Local data
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Starts at the typical home value in Lewisburg. Change it to the price you have in mind.

Loan type
Your credit score

Your score changes which loans apply and FHA's minimum down payment. Your real rate also depends on your credit.

Down payment
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That is $8,232 (3.5% of the price). The usual minimum for this loan is 3.5%.

This week's average ± a quarter or half point.

Term

National average as of November 5, 2026 (Freddie Mac); your rate may be different.

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Estimated monthly payment

Local data

$2,080

at 7.18% · 30 years

Loan amount
$230,940
Total interest
$332,268
Paid off in
November 2056

Includes $3,972 FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium.

Does it fit the income?

  • Comfortable

    up to $1,278 a month

  • Tight

    $1,278 to $1,643 a month

  • Hard

    more than $1,643 a month

    Your payment · 46%

Compared with the typical household income in Lewisburg ($54,767 a year). Reference: HUD calls paying more than 30% of income for housing a cost burden.

Show the result as
per month$2,080
Principal & interest$1,564
Property tax$314
Home insurance$98
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)$104

You need at least $8,232 for the down payment, plus closing costs.

Next step

This is an estimate to give you an idea, not a loan offer. Your real payment depends on your rate, your credit, and the insurance and taxes on the home you buy.

The city and its county

Lewisburg and Union County

Lewisburg is in Union County, Pennsylvania. The U.S. Census Bureau publishes its own numbers for the city: home values, rent, household income, how many households own their home and the property tax. They are American Community Survey estimates (average 2020–2024).

Lewisburg's own numbers

Typical home value
$235,200
Typical monthly rent
$997
Typical yearly household income
$54,767
Households that own their home
41%
Effective property tax rate
1.6%

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (average 2020–2024).

Numbers for all of Union County

FHA limit, one-unit home
$541,287
Conventional limit, one unit
$832,750
HUD fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,028
Price change over 5 years (FHFA)
+43%
Homes in a high flood-risk zone
9.7%

HUD, FHFA and FEMA don't publish these numbers by city.

Other numbers are not published by city, only for the whole county: FHA and conventional loan limits, HUD’s fair market rents, FHFA’s price index and FEMA’s flood data. On this page, those numbers always say they are for all of Union County.

Everything about Union County

Buying

Buying a home in Lewisburg

A typical home in Lewisburg is worth $235,200: 2% below the county and 8% below Pennsylvania. With the typical household income in Lewisburg ($54,767 a year), a typical home costs 4.3 times what the household earns in a year.

Years of income to pay for a typical home

The typical home value divided by the typical household income for one year. The lower it is, the less buying weighs.

  • Lewisburg 4.3 years
  • Union 3.1 years
  • Pennsylvania 3.3 years
  • United States 4.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

How prices have changed in Union County

According to FHFA’s house price index, home prices in Union County rose 58% in the 10 years through 2025.

FHFA does not publish this index by city: these are the numbers for all of Union County.

Period County Pennsylvania U.S.
Last year (2025) +11.5% +4.7% +2.9%
5 years (2020–2025) +43% +48% +47%
10 years (2015–2025) +58% +77% +85%

The index follows the price of the same homes over time (sales and appraisals with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans). It is not the average price of a home. FHFA considers its annual county indexes experimental. Source: FHFA, 2025 data

Lewisburg next to Union County, Pennsylvania and the U.S.

Three numbers side by side. “Typical” means the median: half are above it and half below.

Typical home value
  • Lewisburg $235,200
  • Union $240,100
  • Pennsylvania $254,500
  • United States $332,700
Typical monthly rent
  • Lewisburg $997
  • Union $974
  • Pennsylvania $1,209
  • United States $1,413
Typical yearly household income
  • Lewisburg $54,767
  • Union $76,404
  • Pennsylvania $77,971
  • United States $80,734
See the full table
Lewisburg next to Union County and Pennsylvania
Measure Lewisburg Union County Pennsylvania U.S.
Typical home value $235,200 $240,100 $254,500 $332,700
Typical monthly rent $997 $974 $1,209 $1,413
Typical yearly household income $54,767 $76,404 $77,971 $80,734
Households that own their home 41% 72% 69% 65%
Typical yearly property tax $3,769 $2,744 $3,311 $3,119
Effective property tax rate 1.6% 1.14% 1.3% 0.94%
Renters with high rent for their income 48% 48% 48% 51%

“Typical” means the median: half are above and half are below. ▲ and ▼ say whether the city is above or below Union County. “High rent” is the Census measure: renter households that pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

Four ways to pay for a typical home in Lewisburg

For a typical $235,200 home in Lewisburg, at Freddie Mac's average rate (7.18% as of November 5, 2026) over 30 years. The monthly payment adds principal and interest, Lewisburg's typical property tax, an example home insurance and mortgage insurance when it applies.

  • FHA, 3.5% down $2,080a month

    Least cash to close
    Down payment
    $8,232
    Cash to close
    $15,288
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    FHA MIP · $104

  • Conventional, 5% down $2,037a month

    Down payment
    $11,760
    Cash to close
    $18,816
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    PMI · $112

  • Conventional, 20% down, no PMI $1,686a month

    Down payment
    $47,040
    Cash to close
    $54,096
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

  • ITIN, 15% down (example) $1,904a month

    Down payment
    $35,280
    Cash to close
    $42,336
    Rate
    8.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

The option that asks for the least cash to close is FHA, 3.5% down.

  • Cash to close = down payment plus 3% of the price in closing costs (example).
  • Minimum score: FHA requires 580 or higher for the minimum down payment (HUD Handbook 4000.1). * Fannie Mae requires 620 when a loan is underwritten by hand; its automated system has no fixed minimum.
  • The ITIN row is an example with a rate 1 percentage point higher: ITIN loans follow no federal rule and each lender sets its own down payment and rate. Nothing in this table promises an approval.

How much house can I afford? Estimate closing costs

Taxes and floods

Two costs that change from place to place

Property tax and flood insurance raise or lower what you pay each month. Here are the numbers for Lewisburg and for Union County.

Property tax

Effective rate in Lewisburg

1.6%of the home’s value each year

$3,769 a year for the typical owner in Lewisburg.

  • Lewisburg 1.6%
  • Union 1.14%
  • Pennsylvania 1.3%

What Pennsylvania publishes Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR) (Pennsylvania Department of Revenue)

Exemptions and deadlines in Pennsylvania

Flood risk in Union County

FEMA does not publish these numbers by city: they are for all of Union County.

Homes in the high-risk zone
9.7%
1,136
Of those, with NFIP insurance
17%
County Pennsylvania U.S.
Homes in the high-risk zone 9.7% 2% 3.5%
Of those, with NFIP insurance 17% 23% 48%

Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage.

Look up your address on FEMA’s map

Renting

Renting in Lewisburg

Typical rent in Lewisburg is $997 a month: 2% above the county. In Lewisburg, 48% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

HUD publishes a fair market rent for all of Union County, by unit size. To pay the 2-bedroom one ($1,028 a month) without spending more than 30% of your income, you would need to earn $19.77 an hour working full time.

HUD fair market rent for all of Union County

What you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income, working full time.

Size Fair rent a month Hourly wage Yearly income
Studio $759 $14.60 $30,360
1 bedroom $944 $18.15 $37,760
2 bedrooms $1,028 $19.77 $41,120
3 bedrooms $1,423 $27.37 $56,920
4 bedrooms $1,718 $33.04 $68,720

Includes basic utilities. It isn't the lowest or highest rent: it's a reference point. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

By ZIP code

Fair market rent by ZIP code in Lewisburg

HUD also publishes a fair market rent for each ZIP code (Small Area FMR, fiscal year 2027). Lewisburg is in ZIP code 17837.

For 2 bedrooms it is $1,080: $52 more than the fair market rent for Union County ($1,028).

  • 17837 $1,080$1,500

1 of these ZIP codes crosses the city line: HUD sets the rent by ZIP code, not by city. A ZIP code counts for Lewisburg when at least 50% of its land is inside the city or it covers at least 15% of the city (Census 2020 boundaries). Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Source: Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file Data from 2020 data Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file

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Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Lewisburg

HUD lists 7 buildings with rents for lower incomes in Lewisburg. These are the largest.

  • Heritage House 50 N 3rd St, Lewisburg 17837 80 homes, 79 low-income · For older adults (570) 523-1133
  • Kelly Apts HSG for Elderly Pob 274 R.D. 5, Lewisburg 17837 79 low-income homes · For older adults (570) 523-6400
  • Meadow View Apts 1110 Ziegler RD, Lewisburg 17837 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2005 · For families
  • Century Village 200 Century Vlg, Lewisburg 17837 40 low-income homes · For families (570) 523-6060
  • Penn Commons Scattered Sites, Lewisburg 17837 31 low-income homes · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 6 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2017 · For people with disabilities, families

See all 11 buildings in Union County Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026

Free help

Help to buy or rent in Lewisburg

You do not have to do this alone. A HUD-approved housing counseling agency helps for free or at low cost: getting ready to buy, understanding your credit, or solving a problem with your rent.

We found no HUD-approved agencies with an office in Union County. The nearest ones are below; many serve by phone or online.

A young woman and a young man point to a line in their notes beside a laptop in a library.

HUD counseling is free or low-cost

Assistance programs in Lewisburg

No down payment, repair or rent-help program on our list is for Lewisburg or Union County. The ones below are statewide in Pennsylvania: they work in Lewisburg the same as in the rest of the state.

Which programs do I qualify for? All programs in Pennsylvania

Housing counselors near Lewisburg

The HUD-approved agencies closest to the center of Lewisburg, in a straight line, nearest first. If one says it serves in Spanish, its card says so.

  • Schuylkill Community Action

    225 N Centre St, Pottsville · 41 miles away · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Home improvement and repairs
    • and 5 more
    (570) 622-1995

  • The Fair Housing Council of the Capital Region, Inc

    2100 N 6th St, Harrisburg · 47 miles away

    • Budget and financial counseling
    • Budget and credit workshops
    • and 4 more
    (717) 238-9540

  • Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency

    211 North Front Street, Harrisburg · 49 miles away · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Mortgage delinquency workshops
    • and 11 more
    (800) 342-2397

All counseling agencies in Pennsylvania

Help in Spanish near Lewisburg

2 of the 3 agencies on this list say they serve in Spanish.

Ask for service in Spanish

When you call, say “Spanish, please” or ask if someone speaks Spanish. If not, ask whether they offer an interpreter.

Housing authorities of Lewisburg

HUD’s record names them for Lewisburg or Union County. They run public housing or Section 8 vouchers. Ask whether their waiting list is open.

  • Housing Authority of the County of Union Section 8 vouchers (570) 522-1300

All housing agencies in Pennsylvania Source: HUD

Cities

Nearby cities

The cities closest to Lewisburg, with the typical home value.

Everything about Union County Housing in Pennsylvania

Neighboring counties

If Union County is out of reach, look next door. Each number is that county's own.

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Guides for your next step

Short explanations, in plain language and with official sources, for buying or renting in Lewisburg.

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Questions

Housing questions about Lewisburg

Short answers with the numbers for Lewisburg and all of Union County. If your case is different, a HUD-approved counseling agency can guide you for free or at low cost.

How much does a typical home cost in Lewisburg?

The typical home value in Lewisburg is $235,200, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (average 2020–2024). For comparison, in Union County it is $240,100.

How much does it cost to rent in Lewisburg?

Typical rent in Lewisburg is $997 a month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. HUD’s fair market rent for 2 bedrooms in Union County is $1,028.

What is the FHA loan limit in Lewisburg?

Lewisburg uses the FHA limit for all of Union County (2026): $541,287 for a one-unit home and $1,041,125 for a four-unit home.

How much property tax do owners pay in Lewisburg?

The typical homeowner in Lewisburg pays $3,769 a year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is 1.6% of the home’s value; in Union County, the rate is 1.14%.

Where can I find free help to buy or rent in Lewisburg?

We found no HUD-approved counseling agencies with an office in Union County; the nearest ones are on this page. They can help you get ready to buy, with your credit, or with rent.

Sources: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (Average 2020–2024); FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (2026 data); Conforming loan limits (FHFA) (2026 data); Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file (2020 data); HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Public Housing Agencies (HUD) (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) (As of November 5, 2026); FHFA House Price Index (HPI) (2025 data); Homes with flood insurance (NFIP, FEMA) (As of August 3, 2026).