Clearfield County, Pennsylvania Housing Market
In Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, the median home value is $137,000, with a median monthly rent of $791. This places Clearfield County at #2405 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #60 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: $1,009
- Establishments: 1,819
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 69
- Multi-family: 6
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 32,278 (avg $63,394)
- Outflow: 31,364 (avg $63,548)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Clearfield County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16830 | 236.4 | +15.18% | 2025 |
| 2 | 15801 | 261.8 | +0.02% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Clearfield County | Pennsylvania Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $137,000 | $212,079 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $791 | $990 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.5% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.4 | 17.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Clearfield County is 35.4% below the Pennsylvania state average and 39.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $791/month is 20.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.4, buying a home in Clearfield 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.
Clearfield County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glades County | Florida | $137,000 | $886 |
| Toombs County | Georgia | $137,000 | $768 |
| Shelby County | Illinois | $137,100 | $814 |
| Fayette County | Iowa | $136,800 | $881 |
| Jackson County | Illinois | $137,300 | $782 |
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | $139,700 | $750 | 74.9% |
| Elk County | $133,600 | $719 | 79.5% |
| Fayette County | $143,200 | $793 | 72.4% |
| Warren County | $127,500 | $755 | 79.5% |
| Lawrence County | $147,200 | $831 | 75.8% |
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).