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Gilbertsville, PA—19525

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$488,000
3.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$145,000
49.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
33
3.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.8%
Median Rent
$2,500
12.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,200
39.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,500
109.7% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,750
7.7% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Gilbertsville, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Gilbertsville, PA is $488,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.1%. This indicates that home prices in Gilbertsville, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$488,0003.1%
Single Family $489,0002.9%
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
    		$306,0001.3%
    3 Bed
    		$407,0001.2%
    4 Bed
    		$555,0003.5%
    5 Bed $600,9772.4%
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    3.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    6.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    40.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    43.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    6.5%

    Rental Trends — Gilbertsville, PA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Gilbertsville, PA is $2,380, with a year-over-year rent change of 12.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Gilbertsville, PA is 1-bedrooms: $1,360, 2-bedrooms: $1,730, 3-bedrooms: $2,660, 4-bedrooms: $3,220. The most common rental property sizes in Gilbertsville, PA are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 44.9% and 31.2% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,500$2,380
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,200$1,360
    2 Bed Rent $1,500$1,730
    3 Bed Rent $2,750$2,660
    4 Bed Rent $3,220$3,220
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    44.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    31.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    23.9%

    Property Listings — Gilbertsville, PA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Gilbertsville, PA is 25. This is a decrease of -13.0% 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 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$586,000-4.0%
    Listing Count
    		244.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%4.0%
    Days on Market
    		33-3.0%
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    Demographics — Gilbertsville, PA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Gilbertsville, PA has a population of 17,900, which has increased by 9.6% over the past 5 years. Gilbertsville, PA is a popular place for families, as children make up 28.2% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 48.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		17,9009.6%
    % Under 18
    		28.2%6.8%
    % Seniors
    		11.8%-15.1%
    % WFH
    		16.1%187.5%
    % w/ College Degree
    		48.9%20.7%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Gilbertsville, PA is a predominantly white area, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Gilbertsville, PA is hispanic, making up 4.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.4% of the population in Gilbertsville, PA, and this percentage has increased by 46.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		88.3%-4.3%
    % Black
    		2.5%56.2%
    % Hispanic
    		4.1%36.7%
    % Asian
    		1.9%5.6%
    % Foreign Born
    		4.4%46.7%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Gilbertsville, PA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 506 mortgage originations in Gilbertsville, PA, of which 87.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 50.0%, with 19.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Gilbertsville, PA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		506
    % Conventional Loans
    		87.0%
    % Government Loans
    		13.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		12.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Gilbertsville, PA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Gilbertsville, PA under the Section 8 program is 2.2%. 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 and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Gilbertsville, PA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		5
    Total Units Section 8
    		5
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		2.2%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$100$1,200$1,300
    2 Bedroom$50$1,500$1,550
    3 Bedroom-$880$2,750$1,870
    4 Bedroom-$1,100$3,220$2,120

    Affordability — Gilbertsville, PA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3
    Median Home Price$488,000
    Median Household Income$145,000

    Gilbertsville, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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