State College, PA

Metro area in Pennsylvania · Updated Jan 2026

Median Home Value

$335,504

↑ +2.0%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,606/mo

↑ +5.0%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

5.7%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+24.2%

Income Needed to Buy

$88,075

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

202

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

17.4

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.2%

3 Months

↑ +0.5%

5-Year Price Trend

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