Ephrata, PA 17522 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Ephrata, PA—17522

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$359,000

4.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$71,900

23.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

38.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.9%

Median Rent

$1,550

0.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$964

1.7% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,550

0.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,800

4.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Ephrata, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Ephrata, PA is $359,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.7%. This indicates that home prices in Ephrata, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.9%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$359,000	4.7%
Single Family	$360,000	4.7%
Condos	$303,000	4.1%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Ephrata, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Ephrata, PA is $1,510, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Ephrata, PA is 1-bedrooms: $1,200, 2-bedrooms: $1,480, 3-bedrooms: $1,810, 4-bedrooms: $2,150. The most common rental property sizes in Ephrata, PA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 46.8% and 29.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,550	$1,510
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$964	$1,200
2 Bed Rent	$1,550	$1,480
3 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,810
4 Bed Rent	$2,150	$2,150

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.3%

1 Bedroom

17.7%

2 Bedrooms

46.8%

3 Bedrooms

29.4%

4 Bedrooms

2.1%

5+ Bedrooms

1.7%

Property Listings — Ephrata, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Ephrata, PA is 28. This is a decrease of -19.0% 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 10.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$357,000	9.0%
Listing Count	41	-2.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	-2.0%
Days on Market	12	-38.0%

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Demographics — Ephrata, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ephrata, PA has a population of 33,600, which has decreased by -1.1% over the past 5 years. Ephrata, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 23.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	33,600	-1.1%
% Under 18	22.7%	-7.0%
% Seniors	21.3%	26.8%
% WFH	6.0%	25.0%
% w/ College Degree	23.5%	7.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ephrata, PA is a predominantly white area, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Ephrata, PA is hispanic, making up 7.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.2% of the population in Ephrata, PA, and this percentage has decreased by 10.6% 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	87.5%	-3.1%
% Black	2.0%	25.0%
% Hispanic	7.2%	24.1%
% Asian	0.5%	-61.5%
% Foreign Born	4.2%	-10.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Ephrata, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 593 mortgage originations in Ephrata, PA, of which 90.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 54.0%, with 18.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Ephrata, 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	593
% Conventional Loans	90.0%
% Government Loans	10.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Ephrata, PA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Ephrata, PA under the Section 8 program is 0.7%. 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. In Ephrata, PA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	125
Total Units Section 8	32
% Rentals under Section 8	0.7%
% Occupied Section 8	81.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$4	$964	$960
2 Bedroom	-$350	$1,550	$1,200
3 Bedroom	-$240	$1,800	$1,560
4 Bedroom	-$550	$2,150	$1,600

Ephrata, PA—17522

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ephrata, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ephrata, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ephrata, PA

Demographics — Ephrata, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ephrata, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ephrata, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ephrata, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ephrata, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.3
Median Home Price	$359,000
Median Household Income	$71,900

Ephrata, PA—17522

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ephrata, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ephrata, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ephrata, PA

Demographics — Ephrata, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ephrata, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ephrata, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ephrata, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ephrata, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Akron, PA

Stevens, PA

Brownstown, PA

Leola, PA

Denver, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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