Akron, PA 17501 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Akron, PA—17501

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$336,000

6.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$74,900

30.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

7.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.2%

Median Rent

$1,300

0.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,300

18.2% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,750

12.2% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Akron, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Akron, PA is $336,000, with a year-over-year change of 6.8%. This indicates that home prices in Akron, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$336,000	6.8%
Single Family	$337,000	7.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Akron, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Akron, PA is $1,520, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Akron, PA is 1-bedrooms: $1,300, 2-bedrooms: $1,750. The most common rental property sizes in Akron, PA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 69.5% and 18.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,300	$1,520
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,300
2 Bed Rent	$1,750	$1,750
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

11.7%

2 Bedrooms

69.5%

3 Bedrooms

18.8%

Property Listings — Akron, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Akron, PA is 7. This is a decrease of -39.0% 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.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$258,000	13.0%
Listing Count	7	-13.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	-13.0%
Days on Market	29	-7.0%

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Demographics — Akron, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Akron, PA has a population of 4,820, which has increased by 13.5% over the past 5 years. Akron, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 15.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	4,820	13.5%
% Under 18	24.6%	16.6%
% Seniors	22.1%	22.1%
% WFH	8.9%	81.6%
% w/ College Degree	15.6%	-40.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Akron, PA is a predominantly white area, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Akron, PA is hispanic, making up 8.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.6% of the population in Akron, PA, and this percentage has decreased by 17.9% 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	81.8%	-9.8%
% Black	1.4%	600.0%
% Hispanic	8.4%	-1.2%
% Asian	3.4%	466.7%
% Foreign Born	4.6%	-17.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Akron, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 82 mortgage originations in Akron, PA, of which 87.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 47.0%, with 11.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Akron, PA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	82
% Conventional Loans	87.0%
% Government Loans	13.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	7.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Akron, PA

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	N/A
Total Units Section 8	N/A
% Rentals under Section 8	0.1%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$250	$1,300	$1,050
2 Bedroom	-$430	$1,750	$1,320
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,720
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,750

Akron, PA—17501

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Akron, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Akron, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Akron, PA

Demographics — Akron, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Akron, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Akron, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Akron, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Akron, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.8
Median Home Price	$336,000
Median Household Income	$74,900

Akron, PA—17501

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Akron, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Akron, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Akron, PA

Demographics — Akron, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Akron, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Akron, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Akron, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Akron, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Brownstown, PA

Ephrata, PA

Leola, PA

Stevens, PA

Lititz, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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