Franklin County, Pennsylvania Housing Market
In Franklin County, Pennsylvania, the median home value is $249,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,093. This places Franklin County at #891 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #15 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: $1,070
- Establishments: 3,350
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 576
- Multi-family: 457
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 69,052 (avg $73,684)
- Outflow: 66,402 (avg $73,888)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Franklin County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17252 | 244.7 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 17236 | 285.0 | +1.89% | 2025 |
| 3 | 17201 | 244.2 | +1.88% | 2025 |
| 4 | 17225 | 242.4 | +5.13% | 2025 |
| 5 | 17202 | 243.4 | +1.92% | 2025 |
| 6 | 17268 | 246.0 | +4.51% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Franklin County | Pennsylvania Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $249,800 | $212,079 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,093 | $990 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.5% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 19.0 | 17.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Franklin County is 17.8% above the Pennsylvania state average and 9.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,093/month is 10.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 19.0, the buy-vs-rent decision in Franklin County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Franklin County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf County | Florida | $250,000 | $1,187 |
| Franklin County | Indiana | $249,500 | $870 |
| Sioux County | Iowa | $250,100 | $908 |
| Madison County | Ohio | $250,100 | $943 |
| Green County | Wisconsin | $250,200 | $867 |
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| York County | $248,600 | $1,193 | 76.3% |
| Montour County | $248,100 | $1,142 | 68.5% |
| Philadelphia County | $243,100 | $1,397 | 51.8% |
| Berks County | $257,300 | $1,181 | 71.3% |
| Wayne County | $242,100 | $1,038 | 80.5% |
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).