Clinton County, Pennsylvania Housing Market
In Clinton County, Pennsylvania, the median home value is $175,900, with a median monthly rent of $820. This places Clinton County at #1690 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #43 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: $1,019
- Establishments: 817
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 38
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 15,151 (avg $63,807)
- Outflow: 14,653 (avg $64,044)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Clinton County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17740 | 252.6 | -4.53% | 2025 |
| 2 | 17745 | 254.7 | +5.94% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Clinton County | Pennsylvania Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $175,900 | $212,079 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $820 | $990 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.3% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.9 | 17.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Clinton County is 17.1% below the Pennsylvania state average and 22.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $820/month is 17.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.9, the buy-vs-rent decision in Clinton County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Clinton County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.3%, compared to 74.2% in Pennsylvania and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| White County | Indiana | $175,900 | $901 |
| Tunica County | Mississippi | $175,900 | $977 |
| Merrick County | Nebraska | $175,900 | $750 |
| Switzerland County | Indiana | $175,800 | $758 |
| Carroll County | Iowa | $176,000 | $731 |
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie County | $177,000 | $904 | 68.1% |
| Luzerne County | $174,100 | $1,004 | 67.8% |
| Bedford County | $179,000 | $784 | 77.5% |
| Tioga County | $181,100 | $863 | 77.4% |
| Huntingdon County | $183,200 | $810 | 79.2% |
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).