Perry County, Pennsylvania Housing Market
In Perry County, Pennsylvania, the median home value is $236,400, with a median monthly rent of $874. This places Perry County at #1023 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #22 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: $778
- Establishments: 799
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 112
- Multi-family: 15
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 20,416 (avg $68,708)
- Outflow: 19,798 (avg $68,990)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Perry County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17090 | 283.0 | +19.55% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Perry County | Pennsylvania Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $236,400 | $212,079 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $874 | $990 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.8% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.5 | 17.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Perry County is 11.5% above the Pennsylvania state average and 3.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $874/month is 11.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.5, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Perry County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onslow County | North Carolina | $236,400 | $1,265 |
| Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | $236,400 | $1,217 |
| Sawyer County | Wisconsin | $236,200 | $712 |
| Fergus County | Montana | $236,100 | $954 |
| Franklin County | Tennessee | $236,900 | $894 |
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dauphin County | $236,400 | $1,217 | 63.1% |
| Union County | $240,100 | $974 | 72.3% |
| Lebanon County | $242,000 | $1,110 | 71.3% |
| Wayne County | $242,100 | $1,038 | 80.5% |
| Philadelphia County | $243,100 | $1,397 | 51.8% |
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).