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Dauphin, PA—17018

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$302,000
4.7% YoY Growth
Household Income
$77,800
3.2% YoY Growth
Days on Market
12
84.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.7%
Median Rent
$1,590
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1-Bed Rent
N/A
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2-Bed Rent
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N/A
3-Bed Rent
$1,590
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  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Dauphin, PA

As of May '26, the median home price in Dauphin, PA is $302,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.7%. This indicates that home prices in Dauphin, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.7%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$302,0004.7%
Single Family $302,0004.9%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$231,0005.5%
    3 Bed
    		$297,0004.9%
    4 Bed
    		$414,0005.9%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    3.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    30.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    45.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    16.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.6%

    Rental Trends — Dauphin, PA

    Dauphin, PA lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,590$1,660
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    3 Bed Rent $1,590$1,660
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    2.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    81.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    10.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    5.4%

    Property Listings — Dauphin, PA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dauphin, PA is 12. This is a decrease of -84.0% 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 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$360,000-8.0%
    Listing Count
    		1025.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%25.0%
    Days on Market
    		12-84.0%
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    Demographics — Dauphin, PA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dauphin, PA has a population of 3,740, which has decreased by -16.3% over the past 5 years. Dauphin, PA is a less popular place for families, as children make up 12.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 37.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.6% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		3,740-16.3%
    % Under 18
    		12.4%-43.9%
    % Seniors
    		29.1%71.2%
    % WFH
    		12.6%687.5%
    % w/ College Degree
    		37.9%30.2%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dauphin, PA is a predominantly white area, with 97.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dauphin, PA is hispanic, making up 0.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.0% of the population in Dauphin, PA, and this percentage has decreased by 58.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		97.4%-0.1%
    % Black
    		0.4%-50.0%
    % Hispanic
    		0.6%-40.0%
    % Asian
    		0.0%-100.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		1.0%-58.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Dauphin, PA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 149 mortgage originations in Dauphin, PA, of which 90.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 52.0%, with 17.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Dauphin, PA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 5.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		149
    % Conventional Loans
    		90.0%
    % Government Loans
    		10.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		5.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Dauphin, PA

    Dauphin, 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
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$950
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,170
    3 Bedroom-$90$1,590$1,500
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,550

    Affordability — Dauphin, PA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.2
    Median Home Price$302,000
    Median Household Income$77,800

    Dauphin, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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