Smithton, PA 15479 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Smithton, PA—15479

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$145,000

4.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$68,300

25.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

78.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.6%

Median Rent

$675

N/A

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Smithton, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Smithton, PA is $145,000, with a year-over-year change of -4.7%. This indicates that home prices in Smithton, PA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.6%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$145,000	-4.7%
Single Family	$145,000	-4.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Smithton, PA

Smithton, PA lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$675	$675
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	$675	$675

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

5.9%

2 Bedrooms

38.8%

3 Bedrooms

37.6%

4 Bedrooms

17.6%

Property Listings — Smithton, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Smithton, PA is 17. This is a decrease of -88.0% 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 57.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$190,000	114.0%
Listing Count	5	275.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	275.0%
Days on Market	49	-78.0%

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Demographics — Smithton, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Smithton, PA has a population of 2,280, which has increased by 16.4% over the past 5 years. Smithton, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 25.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 17.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 3.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	2,280	16.4%
% Under 18	25.0%	29.5%
% Seniors	18.0%	-27.4%
% WFH	3.2%	-34.7%
% w/ College Degree	17.4%	-2.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Smithton, PA is a predominantly white area, with 90.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Smithton, PA is black, making up 7.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.9% of the population in Smithton, PA, and this percentage has increased by 345.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	90.8%	-6.8%
% Black	7.2%	554.5%
% Hispanic	0.7%	250.0%
% Asian	0.0%	-100.0%
% Foreign Born	4.9%	345.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Smithton, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 51 mortgage originations in Smithton, PA, of which 88.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 25.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Smithton, PA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 4.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	51
% Conventional Loans	88.0%
% Government Loans	12.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	4.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Smithton, PA

Smithton, PA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1
Total Units Section 8	1
% Rentals under Section 8	0.8%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$950
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,140
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,450
4 Bedroom	$895	$675	$1,570

Smithton, PA—15479

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Smithton, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Smithton, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Smithton, PA

Demographics — Smithton, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Smithton, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Smithton, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Smithton, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Smithton, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Jacobs Creek

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	N/A
Median Home Price	$145,000
Median Household Income	$68,300

Smithton, PA—15479

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Smithton, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Smithton, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Smithton, PA

Demographics — Smithton, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Smithton, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Smithton, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Smithton, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Smithton, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Jacobs Creek

Wyano

Wickhaven, PA

Yukon, PA

Ruffs Dale, PA

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