Adams County, Pennsylvania Housing Market
In Adams County, Pennsylvania, the median home value is $268,500, with a median monthly rent of $1,115. This places Adams County at #789 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #12 within Pennsylvania.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,058
- Establishments: 2,121
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 476
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 46,576 (avg $79,906)
- Outflow: 44,540 (avg $79,588)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Adams County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17304 | 216.6 | -13.18% | 2025 |
| 2 | 17301 | 232.9 | +7.79% | 2025 |
| 3 | 17307 | 226.5 | -7.32% | 2025 |
| 4 | 17353 | 245.7 | -2.17% | 2025 |
| 5 | 17320 | 240.7 | -3.52% | 2025 |
| 6 | 17344 | 217.2 | -3.45% | 2025 |
| 7 | 17324 | 289.8 | +5.75% | 2025 |
| 8 | 17316 | 250.8 | +15.33% | 2025 |
| 9 | 17325 | 245.9 | +0.71% | 2025 |
| 10 | 17331 | 245.5 | +6.11% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Adams County | Pennsylvania Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $268,500 | $212,079 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,115 | $990 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.9% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.1 | 17.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Adams County is 26.6% above the Pennsylvania state average and 17.9% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,115/month is 12.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Adams County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.9%, compared to 74.2% in Pennsylvania and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County | New Hampshire | $268,700 | $1,211 |
| Clearwater County | Idaho | $268,200 | $875 |
| Fremont County | Wyoming | $268,800 | $898 |
| Jessamine County | Kentucky | $268,100 | $1,124 |
| Brown County | Indiana | $269,100 | $895 |
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | $267,600 | $1,393 | 80.2% |
| Pike County | $272,600 | $1,378 | 87.0% |
| Cumberland County | $277,600 | $1,249 | 71.3% |
| Berks County | $257,300 | $1,181 | 71.3% |
| Franklin County | $249,800 | $1,093 | 73.5% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).