Union County, Pennsylvania Housing Market
In Union County, Pennsylvania, the median home value is $240,100, with a median monthly rent of $974. This places Union County at #982 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #21 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: $1,121
- Establishments: 944
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 63
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 15,238 (avg $85,604)
- Outflow: 14,460 (avg $84,760)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Union County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17837 | 268.0 | +9.82% | 2025 |
| 2 | 17844 | 232.1 | +4.87% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Union County | Pennsylvania Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $240,100 | $212,079 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $974 | $990 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.3% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.5 | 17.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Union County is 13.2% above the Pennsylvania state average and 5.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $974/month is 1.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.5, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | Alabama | $240,000 | $1,193 |
| Lee County | North Carolina | $240,200 | $1,017 |
| Morrow County | Oregon | $240,400 | $995 |
| Cooke County | Texas | $240,400 | $1,047 |
| Franklin County | Virginia | $240,400 | $829 |
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon County | $242,000 | $1,110 | 71.3% |
| Wayne County | $242,100 | $1,038 | 80.5% |
| Philadelphia County | $243,100 | $1,397 | 51.8% |
| Perry County | $236,400 | $874 | 81.8% |
| Dauphin County | $236,400 | $1,217 | 63.1% |
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).