Property & Places
Why Poconos Foreclosure Rates Outpace the Lehigh Valley's: Two Economies, Two Housing Markets
Foreclosure rates in the Poconos significantly outpace those in the Lehigh Valley due to fundamental differences in their economic structures. The Lehigh Valley's diversified local job market offers resilience, whereas the Poconos' reliance on tourism and commuter buyers makes its housing market more vulnerable.
Vincent Moretti·October 15, 2026