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Houston, PA—15342

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$260,000
3.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$89,700
40.5% YoY Growth
Days on Market
52
35.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.9%
Median Rent
$1,620
1.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$1,650
9.3% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,020
37.1% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Houston, PA

As of May '26, the median home price in Houston, PA is $260,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.8%. This indicates that home prices in Houston, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$260,0003.8%
Single Family $259,0003.2%
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
    		$189,0003.8%
    3 Bed
    		$269,0003.9%
    4 Bed
    		$397,0003.7%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.7%
    1 Bedroom
    9.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    24.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    44.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    16.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.5%

    Rental Trends — Houston, PA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Houston, PA is $1,430, with a year-over-year rent change of -1.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Houston, PA is 2-bedrooms: $1,650, 3-bedrooms: $1,320. The most common rental property sizes in Houston, PA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 43.7% and 29.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,620$1,430
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent $1,650$1,650
    3 Bed Rent $1,020$1,320
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    4.6%
    1 Bedroom
    29.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    43.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    15.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    1.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    5.5%

    Property Listings — Houston, PA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Houston, PA is 52. This is a increase of 35.0% 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 38.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$280,000-14.0%
    Listing Count
    		2135.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%35.0%
    Days on Market
    		5235.0%
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    Demographics — Houston, PA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Houston, PA has a population of 5,110, which has remained stable by 0.4% over the past 5 years. Houston, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 35.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 15.7% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		5,1100.4%
    % Under 18
    		19.3%-7.2%
    % Seniors
    		21.6%-6.5%
    % WFH
    		15.7%503.8%
    % w/ College Degree
    		35.6%78.0%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Houston, PA is a predominantly white area, with 90.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 4.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Houston, PA is black, making up 3.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.9% of the population in Houston, PA, and this percentage has decreased by 26.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		90.5%4.6%
    % Black
    		3.9%0.0%
    % Hispanic
    		1.7%70.0%
    % Asian
    		0.1%-93.3%
    % Foreign Born
    		1.9%-26.9%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Houston, PA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 140 mortgage originations in Houston, PA, of which 86.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 27.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Houston, PA. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% 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
    		140
    % Conventional Loans
    		86.0%
    % Government Loans
    		14.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		6.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		7.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Houston, PA

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

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		45
    Total Units Section 8
    		45
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		13.4%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		95.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$1,080
    2 Bedroom-$360$1,650$1,290
    3 Bedroom$620$1,020$1,640
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,770

    Affordability — Houston, PA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.6
    Median Home Price$260,000
    Median Household Income$89,700

    Houston, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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