Cambria County, Pennsylvania Housing Market
In Cambria County, Pennsylvania, the median home value is $121,000, with a median monthly rent of $739. This places Cambria County at #2621 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #63 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: $986
- Establishments: 2,987
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 61
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 55,686 (avg $64,272)
- Outflow: 53,992 (avg $64,692)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Cambria County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15931 | 239.5 | +3.02% | 2025 |
| 2 | 15904 | 192.3 | +12.10% | 2025 |
| 3 | 15905 | 165.3 | +3.05% | 2025 |
| 4 | 15963 | 236.5 | +17.03% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Cambria County | Pennsylvania Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $121,000 | $212,079 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $739 | $990 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.4% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.6 | 17.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Cambria County is 42.9% below the Pennsylvania state average and 46.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $739/month is 25.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.6, buying a home in Cambria County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Cambria County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | Arkansas | $120,900 | $847 |
| Crawford County | Illinois | $121,100 | $811 |
| Cowley County | Kansas | $120,900 | $809 |
| Trego County | Kansas | $120,900 | $720 |
| Jackson County | Florida | $120,800 | $865 |
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venango County | $119,800 | $795 | 75.3% |
| Forest County | $115,300 | $817 | 78.3% |
| Warren County | $127,500 | $755 | 79.5% |
| Elk County | $133,600 | $719 | 79.5% |
| Clearfield County | $137,000 | $791 | 78.5% |
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).