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Coal Township, PA—17866

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$75,000
3.6% YoY Growth
Household Income
$49,100
27.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
64
11.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.5%
Median Rent
$950
4.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$950
5.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$900
8.0% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Coal Township, PA

As of May '26, the median home price in Coal Township, PA is $75,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.6%. This indicates that home prices in Coal Township, PA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.5%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$75,000-3.6%
Single Family $75,000-7.4%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    N/A
    2 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    3 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    4 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.3%
    1 Bedroom
    6.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    22.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    54.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    12.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.5%

    Rental Trends — Coal Township, PA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Coal Township, PA is $870, with a year-over-year rent change of -4.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Coal Township, PA is 2-bedrooms: $852, 3-bedrooms: $950. The most common rental property sizes in Coal Township, PA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 35.2% and 30.8% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$950$870
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent $950$852
    3 Bed Rent $900$950
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    1.6%
    1 Bedroom
    28.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    30.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    35.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    4.0%

    Property Listings — Coal Township, PA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Coal Township, PA is 64. This is a decrease of -11.0% 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 35.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$80,000-5.0%
    Listing Count
    		23-7.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.8%-7.0%
    Days on Market
    		64-11.0%
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    Demographics — Coal Township, PA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Coal Township, PA has a population of 9,810, which has decreased by -5.3% over the past 5 years. Coal Township, PA is a less popular place for families, as children make up 10.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 10.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.0% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		9,810-5.3%
    % Under 18
    		10.6%-29.8%
    % Seniors
    		19.6%2.6%
    % WFH
    		6.0%200.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		10.6%14.0%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Coal Township, PA is a predominantly white area, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Coal Township, PA is black, making up 15.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.8% of the population in Coal Township, PA, and this percentage has decreased by 27.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		79.3%1.3%
    % Black
    		15.4%6.9%
    % Hispanic
    		4.3%-31.7%
    % Asian
    		0.1%-75.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		0.8%-27.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Coal Township, PA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 83 mortgage originations in Coal Township, PA, of which 65.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 76.0%, with 37.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Coal Township, 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

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		83
    % Conventional Loans
    		65.0%
    % Government Loans
    		35.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		7.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Coal Township, PA

    Coal Township, PA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		205
    Total Units Section 8
    		205
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		68.8%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$770
    2 Bedroom-$40$950$910
    3 Bedroom$240$900$1,140
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,200

    Affordability — Coal Township, PA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio1.3
    Median Home Price$75,000
    Median Household Income$49,100

    Coal Township, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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