The Town FilesLehman, Pennsylvania
Township in Pike County · population 10,843 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $228,200
- Household income
- $66,870
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 46.2
Lehman is a township of 10,843 people in Pike County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $228,200, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for a vacation home than 88% of Pennsylvania towns, better transit than 78% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Lehman ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lehman is worth $228,200, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $66,870, which is more affordable than 25% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,869 a month. 91.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lehman | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,200 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,869 | $996 |
| Median household income | $66,870 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.6% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 26.2% | — |
Who lives in Lehman
| People | Lehman | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.2 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.1% | — |
| Work from home | 12.3% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 53.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 89.0% |
Weather in Lehman
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.8 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 137 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Lehman since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1998 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 31, 1998.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on July 13, 2023.
Severe weather in Pike County since 1996
Pike County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| January 10, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4099: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 3, 2011 | Hurricane | DR-4025: Hurricane Irene |
Jobs and pay in Pike County
Pike County had 12,452 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,674 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Lehman itself the ACS puts it at 9.3%.
Public schools in Lehman
3 public schools with 1,932 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg SHS North | 9-12 | 922 | 12.1 |
| Lehman Intermediate Sch | 6-8 | 606 | 10.8 |
| Bushkill El Sch | K-5 | 404 | 12.6 |
Towns near Lehman
- Saw Creek, PA3.6 mi · 4,118 people · home $262,500
- Delaware, PA6.8 mi · 7,453 people · home $236,100
- Middle Smithfield, PA7.3 mi · 16,053 people · home $249,200
- Stillwater, NJ8.4 mi · 4,004 people · home $343,100
- Hampton, NJ11.4 mi · 4,893 people · home $336,700
- Smithfield, PA11.6 mi · 7,967 people · home $304,400
- Hemlock Farms, PA11.7 mi · 3,901 people · home $334,000
- Blairstown, NJ11.9 mi · 5,704 people · home $406,300
Lehman questions
Is Lehman, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lehman scores better for retirees than 13% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 45%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.2).
How much does a house cost in Lehman?
The median owner-occupied home in Lehman is valued at $228,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,870, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,869 a month.
What is the weather like in Lehman?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 40.8 inches of snow.
Does Lehman get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Lehman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1998. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)