Lake Ariel, PA 18436 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Lake Ariel, PA—18436

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$301,000

3.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$73,200

26.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

93

20.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

N/A

Median Rent

$1,800

12.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$900

7.9% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,500

6.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,800

5.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Lake Ariel, PA

Lake Ariel, PA lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$301,000	3.8%
Single Family	$301,000	4.2%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed	N/A	N/A

Rental Trends — Lake Ariel, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Lake Ariel, PA is $1,780, with a year-over-year rent change of -12.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Lake Ariel, PA is 1-bedrooms: $944, 2-bedrooms: $1,580, 3-bedrooms: $1,920, 4-bedrooms: $2,380. The most common rental property sizes in Lake Ariel, PA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 42.6% and 26.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,800	$1,780
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$900	$944
2 Bed Rent	$1,500	$1,580
3 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,920
4 Bed Rent	$2,250	$2,380

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

12.9%

2 Bedrooms

26.8%

3 Bedrooms

42.6%

4 Bedrooms

17.7%

Property Listings — Lake Ariel, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Lake Ariel, PA is 94. This is a increase of 22.0% 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 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$349,000	-3.0%
Listing Count	132	-5.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.5%	-5.0%
Days on Market	93	20.0%

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Demographics — Lake Ariel, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lake Ariel, PA has a population of 13,200, which has increased by 4.5% over the past 5 years. Lake Ariel, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 15.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	13,200	4.5%
% Under 18	15.3%	-18.6%
% Seniors	26.2%	-4.7%
% WFH	10.6%	41.3%
% w/ College Degree	20.4%	-8.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lake Ariel, PA is a predominantly white area, with 94.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Lake Ariel, PA is hispanic, making up 1.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.7% of the population in Lake Ariel, PA, and this percentage has increased by 42.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	94.7%	-0.2%
% Black	0.3%	-40.0%
% Hispanic	1.5%	-51.6%
% Asian	0.8%	33.3%
% Foreign Born	3.7%	42.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Lake Ariel, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 461 mortgage originations in Lake Ariel, PA, of which 91.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 60.0%, with 15.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Lake Ariel, PA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	461
% Conventional Loans	91.0%
% Government Loans	9.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	33.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Lake Ariel, PA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Lake Ariel, PA under the Section 8 program is 7.9%. 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. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Lake Ariel, PA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	43
Total Units Section 8	43
% Rentals under Section 8	7.9%
% Occupied Section 8	88.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$110	$900	$1,010
2 Bedroom	-$270	$1,500	$1,230
3 Bedroom	-$290	$1,800	$1,510
4 Bedroom	-$270	$2,250	$1,980

Lake Ariel, PA—18436

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lake Ariel, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lake Ariel, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lake Ariel, PA

Demographics — Lake Ariel, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lake Ariel, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lake Ariel, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lake Ariel, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lake Ariel, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.9
Median Home Price	$301,000
Median Household Income	$73,200

Lake Ariel, PA—18436

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lake Ariel, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lake Ariel, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lake Ariel, PA

Demographics — Lake Ariel, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lake Ariel, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lake Ariel, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lake Ariel, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lake Ariel, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Newfoundland, PA

Jessup, PA

Archbald, PA

South Sterling, PA

Paupack, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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