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Hummelstown, PA—17036

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$387,000
3.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$105,000
33.8% YoY Growth
Days on Market
25
34.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.1%
Median Rent
$2,000
4.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,450
1.3% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,800
0.6% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,250
2.6% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Hummelstown, PA

As of May '26, the median home price in Hummelstown, PA is $387,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.1%. This indicates that home prices in Hummelstown, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$387,0003.1%
Single Family $391,0003.2%
Condos $310,0001.3%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$284,0001.8%
    3 Bed
    		$347,0002.7%
    4 Bed
    		$542,0004.0%
    5 Bed $762,4334.6%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.7%
    1 Bedroom
    6.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    21.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    43.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    21.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    7.2%

    Rental Trends — Hummelstown, PA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Hummelstown, PA is $1,980, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Hummelstown, PA is studios: $1,470, 1-bedrooms: $1,550, 2-bedrooms: $1,820, 3-bedrooms: $2,330, 4-bedrooms: $2,720. The most common rental property sizes in Hummelstown, PA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 46.6% and 25.5% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,000$1,980
    Studio Rent $1,470$1,470
    1 Bed Rent $1,450$1,550
    2 Bed Rent $1,800$1,820
    3 Bed Rent $2,250$2,330
    4 Bed Rent $2,750$2,720
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    2.7%
    1 Bedroom
    25.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    46.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    24.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    1.1%

    Property Listings — Hummelstown, PA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Hummelstown, PA is 25. This is a decrease of -34.0% 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 19.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$400,0002.0%
    Listing Count
    		62-26.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%-26.0%
    Days on Market
    		25-34.0%
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    Demographics — Hummelstown, PA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hummelstown, PA has a population of 22,500, which has remained stable by -0.6% over the past 5 years. Hummelstown, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.9% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 60.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 18.6% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		22,500-0.6%
    % Under 18
    		22.9%5.0%
    % Seniors
    		17.4%8.1%
    % WFH
    		18.6%279.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		60.2%28.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hummelstown, PA is a predominantly white area, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Hummelstown, PA is asian, making up 8.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.7% of the population in Hummelstown, PA, and this percentage has increased by 29.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		81.8%-0.7%
    % Black
    		0.7%-73.1%
    % Hispanic
    		6.7%-2.9%
    % Asian
    		8.3%53.7%
    % Foreign Born
    		9.7%29.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Hummelstown, PA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 433 mortgage originations in Hummelstown, PA, of which 91.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 56.0%, with 18.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Hummelstown, PA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		433
    % Conventional Loans
    		91.0%
    % Government Loans
    		9.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		8.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Hummelstown, PA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Hummelstown, PA under the Section 8 program is 9.1%. 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. In Hummelstown, PA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		239
    Total Units Section 8
    		239
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		9.1%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		85.2%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$130$1,450$1,320
    2 Bedroom-$180$1,800$1,620
    3 Bedroom-$170$2,250$2,080
    4 Bedroom-$600$2,750$2,150

    Affordability — Hummelstown, PA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.2
    Median Home Price$387,000
    Median Household Income$105,000

    Hummelstown, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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