East Petersburg, PA 17520 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

East Petersburg, PA—17520

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$364,000

3.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$86,500

4.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

35.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.0%

Median Rent

$1,850

6.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,850

25.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,600

2.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — East Petersburg, PA

As of May '26, the median home price in East Petersburg, PA is $364,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.8%. This indicates that home prices in East Petersburg, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$364,000	3.8%
Single Family	$352,000	4.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — East Petersburg, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in East Petersburg, PA is $1,950, with a year-over-year rent change of 6.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in East Petersburg, PA is 2-bedrooms: $1,850, 3-bedrooms: $2,000. The most common rental property sizes in East Petersburg, PA are 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 60.4% and 28.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,850	$1,950
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$1,850	$1,850
3 Bed Rent	$1,600	$2,000
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

10.8%

3 Bedrooms

60.4%

4 Bedrooms

28.8%

Property Listings — East Petersburg, PA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in East Petersburg, PA is 55. This is a increase of 35.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer 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	$755,000	-20.0%
Listing Count	17	57.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	57.0%
Days on Market	55	35.0%

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Demographics — East Petersburg, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, East Petersburg, PA has a population of 5,000, which has increased by 6.5% over the past 5 years. East Petersburg, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 35.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	5,000	6.5%
% Under 18	21.5%	7.5%
% Seniors	23.3%	32.4%
% WFH	7.8%	62.5%
% w/ College Degree	35.5%	2.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, East Petersburg, PA is a predominantly white area, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in East Petersburg, PA is hispanic, making up 9.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.4% of the population in East Petersburg, PA, and this percentage has decreased by 29.2% 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	80.5%	-4.5%
% Black	0.0%	-100.0%
% Hispanic	9.0%	-5.3%
% Asian	2.9%	16.0%
% Foreign Born	3.4%	-29.2%

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Mortgage and Risk — East Petersburg, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 155 mortgage originations in East Petersburg, PA, of which 90.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 50.0%, with 10.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in East Petersburg, PA. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	155
% Conventional Loans	90.0%
% Government Loans	10.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	11.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — East Petersburg, PA

East Petersburg, PA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	6
Total Units Section 8	6
% Rentals under Section 8	2.9%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,290
2 Bedroom	-$220	$1,850	$1,630
3 Bedroom	$530	$1,600	$2,130
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,160

East Petersburg, PA—17520

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — East Petersburg, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — East Petersburg, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — East Petersburg, PA

Demographics — East Petersburg, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — East Petersburg, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — East Petersburg, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — East Petersburg, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

East Petersburg, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.6
Median Home Price	$364,000
Median Household Income	$86,500

East Petersburg, PA—17520

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — East Petersburg, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — East Petersburg, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — East Petersburg, PA

Demographics — East Petersburg, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — East Petersburg, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — East Petersburg, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — East Petersburg, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

East Petersburg, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Lancaster, PA

Neffsville

Salunga, PA

Lancaster, PA

Mountville, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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