Crafton, PA 15205 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Crafton, PA—15205

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$198,000

0.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$71,000

24.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

24.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.1%

Median Rent

$1,140

13.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,100

38.3% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,100

3.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,300

10.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Crafton, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Crafton, PA is $198,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.7%. This indicates that home prices in Crafton, PA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$198,000	0.7%
Single Family	$203,000	0.5%
Condos	$174,000	1.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Crafton, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Crafton, PA is $1,330, with a year-over-year rent change of 13.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Crafton, PA is studios: $675, 1-bedrooms: $1,160, 2-bedrooms: $1,240, 3-bedrooms: $1,360, 4-bedrooms: $3,000. The most common rental property sizes in Crafton, PA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 45.0% and 33.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,140	$1,330
Studio Rent	$675	$675
1 Bed Rent	$1,100	$1,160
2 Bed Rent	$1,100	$1,240
3 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,360
4 Bed Rent	$2,800	$3,000

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.6%

1 Bedroom

33.5%

2 Bedrooms

45.0%

3 Bedrooms

14.2%

4 Bedrooms

2.4%

5+ Bedrooms

0.3%

Property Listings — Crafton, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Crafton, PA is 39. This is a decrease of -18.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$233,000	12.0%
Listing Count	63	-10.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	-10.0%
Days on Market	49	-24.0%

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Demographics — Crafton, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Crafton, PA has a population of 24,100, which has increased by 8.1% over the past 5 years. Crafton, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.0% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 40.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 15.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	24,100	8.1%
% Under 18	19.0%	1.6%
% Seniors	16.6%	16.9%
% WFH	15.2%	270.7%
% w/ College Degree	40.2%	9.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Crafton, PA is a predominantly white area, with 74.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 8.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Crafton, PA is black, making up 12.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.0% of the population in Crafton, PA, and this percentage has decreased by 1.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	74.7%	-8.7%
% Black	12.3%	12.8%
% Hispanic	4.3%	138.9%
% Asian	4.9%	44.1%
% Foreign Born	7.0%	-1.4%

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Mortgage and Risk — Crafton, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 511 mortgage originations in Crafton, PA, of which 86.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 64.0%, with 30.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Crafton, PA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	511
% Conventional Loans	86.0%
% Government Loans	14.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Crafton, PA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Crafton, PA under the Section 8 program is 13.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Crafton, PA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	831
Total Units Section 8	826
% Rentals under Section 8	13.2%
% Occupied Section 8	78.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$150	$1,100	$1,250
2 Bedroom	$400	$1,100	$1,500
3 Bedroom	$610	$1,300	$1,910
4 Bedroom	-$740	$2,800	$2,060

Crafton, PA—15205

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Crafton, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Crafton, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Crafton, PA

Demographics — Crafton, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Crafton, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Crafton, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Crafton, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Crafton, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.6
Median Home Price	$198,000
Median Household Income	$71,000

Crafton, PA—15205

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Crafton, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Crafton, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Crafton, PA

Demographics — Crafton, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Crafton, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Crafton, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Crafton, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Crafton, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Carnegie, PA

McKees Rocks, PA

Sheraden, Pittsburgh, PA

Presto, PA

Green Tree, Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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