Sunbury, PA 17801 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Sunbury, PA—17801

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$175,000

8.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$57,300

27.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

25.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.3%

Median Rent

$675

29.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$600

18.1% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$775

32.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$975

14.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Sunbury, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Sunbury, PA is $175,000, with a year-over-year change of 8.5%. This indicates that home prices in Sunbury, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.3%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$175,000	8.5%
Single Family	$175,000	8.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Sunbury, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sunbury, PA is $779, with a year-over-year rent change of -29.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sunbury, PA is studios: $625, 1-bedrooms: $664, 2-bedrooms: $792, 3-bedrooms: $1,040. The most common rental property sizes in Sunbury, PA are 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 31.8% and 31.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$675	$779
Studio Rent	$625	$625
1 Bed Rent	$600	$664
2 Bed Rent	$775	$792
3 Bed Rent	$975	$1,040
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

9.7%

1 Bedroom

31.8%

2 Bedrooms

21.7%

3 Bedrooms

31.4%

4 Bedrooms

4.9%

5+ Bedrooms

0.4%

Property Listings — Sunbury, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sunbury, PA is 36. This is a decrease of -10.0% 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 12.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$247,000	39.0%
Listing Count	30	-25.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	-25.0%
Days on Market	60	-25.0%

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Demographics — Sunbury, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sunbury, PA has a population of 16,200, which has increased by 1.6% over the past 5 years. Sunbury, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 16.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	16,200	1.6%
% Under 18	20.7%	7.3%
% Seniors	21.5%	17.5%
% WFH	8.0%	73.9%
% w/ College Degree	16.3%	27.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sunbury, PA is a predominantly white area, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sunbury, PA is hispanic, making up 6.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.4% of the population in Sunbury, PA, and this percentage has decreased by 42.9% 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	88.1%	-5.1%
% Black	1.8%	-18.2%
% Hispanic	6.4%	45.5%
% Asian	0.2%	100.0%
% Foreign Born	0.4%	-42.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Sunbury, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 188 mortgage originations in Sunbury, PA, of which 71.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 68.0%, with 31.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Sunbury, PA. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	188
% Conventional Loans	71.0%
% Government Loans	29.0%
% Investor Loans	6.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Sunbury, PA

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	773
Total Units Section 8	466
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	75.7%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$170	$600	$770
2 Bedroom	$135	$775	$910
3 Bedroom	$165	$975	$1,140
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,200

Sunbury, PA—17801

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Sunbury, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sunbury, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sunbury, PA

Demographics — Sunbury, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sunbury, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sunbury, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sunbury, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sunbury, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.8
Median Home Price	$175,000
Median Household Income	$57,300

Sunbury, PA—17801

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Sunbury, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sunbury, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sunbury, PA

Demographics — Sunbury, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sunbury, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sunbury, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sunbury, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sunbury, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Shamokin Dam, PA

Trevorton, PA

Northumberland, PA

Rebuck, PA

Selinsgrove, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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