Washington County, Pennsylvania Housing Market
In Washington County, Pennsylvania, the median home value is $228,500, with a median monthly rent of $949. This places Washington County at #1096 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #24 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: $1,436
- Establishments: 5,482
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 323
- Multi-family: 36
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 91,887 (avg $102,536)
- Outflow: 88,333 (avg $103,116)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Washington County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15022 | 179.1 | -12.23% | 2025 |
| 2 | 15330 | 242.6 | +10.31% | 2025 |
| 3 | 15367 | 217.5 | -3.88% | 2025 |
| 4 | 15342 | 218.2 | -2.28% | 2025 |
| 5 | 15317 | 225.1 | +4.67% | 2025 |
| 6 | 15301 | 208.7 | +0.65% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Washington County | Pennsylvania Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $228,500 | $212,079 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $949 | $990 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.1% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.1 | 17.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Washington County is 7.7% above the Pennsylvania state average and about equal to the U.S. national average. The median rent of $949/month is 4.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Washington County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosper County | Nebraska | $228,500 | $664 |
| Carbon County | Utah | $228,500 | $870 |
| Spalding County | Georgia | $228,700 | $1,113 |
| Lavaca County | Texas | $228,300 | $910 |
| Webster County | Missouri | $228,800 | $789 |
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny County | $227,600 | $1,153 | 65.2% |
| Perry County | $236,400 | $874 | 81.8% |
| Dauphin County | $236,400 | $1,217 | 63.1% |
| Juniata County | $217,000 | $756 | 73.8% |
| Union County | $240,100 | $974 | 72.3% |
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).