Top Pennsylvania markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sayre, PA | 98 | A+ |
| 2 | Indiana, PA | 96 | A |
| 3 | Erie, PA | 95 | A |
| 4 | Pottsville, PA | 95 | A |
| 5 | Lancaster, PA | 91 | A- |
| 6 | Bloomsburg, PA | 90 | A- |
| 7 | Reading, PA | 89 | B+ |
| 8 | Huntingdon, PA | 88 | B+ |
| 9 | Lebanon, PA | 87 | B+ |
| 10 | Allentown, PA | 85 | B |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest County, PA | 98 | A+ |
| 2 | Elk County, PA | 96 | A |
| 3 | Bradford County, PA | 94 | A |
| 4 | Erie County, PA | 90 | A- |
| 5 | Columbia County, PA | 84 | B |
| 6 | Berks County, PA | 80 | B- |
| 7 | Bucks County, PA | 80 | B- |
| 8 | Beaver County, PA | 80 | B- |
| 9 | Bedford County, PA | 78 | C+ |
| 10 | Fulton County, PA | 77 | C+ |
Pennsylvania Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in Pennsylvania. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
Pennsylvania Metro Areas
36 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in Pennsylvania
+24 more metro areas in Pennsylvania tracked by PropertyIQ
Pennsylvania Counties
67 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in Pennsylvania
+55 more counties in Pennsylvania tracked by PropertyIQ
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Pennsylvania Real Estate Market Analysis
Finding the right markets to invest in across Pennsylvania means looking past headline price figures. The PropertyIQ Score reads every metropolitan area and county in Pennsylvania on price momentum from Zillow and demand pressure from Realtor.com, validated against actual market outcomes from 2001 to 2023 — surfacing which markets are positioned to outperform their state and which are set to lag.
Pennsylvania's housing market spans Philadelphia's dense urban neighborhoods and suburban Delaware Valley commuter towns to Pittsburgh's tech renaissance and rural Appalachian communities in between. Philadelphia offers some of the East Coast's strongest cash flow opportunities while Pittsburgh's healthcare, education, and technology cluster (Carnegie Mellon, UPMC) continues to attract population from other Rust Belt metros. Pennsylvania's transfer taxes are among the highest nationally — a factor PropertyIQ incorporates into acquisition cost calculations.
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Pennsylvania Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
Pennsylvania Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-16. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in Pennsylvania?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 36 metro areas and 67 counties in Pennsylvania, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a Pennsylvania market?
A score of 50 marks Pennsylvania's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a Pennsylvania market is read against Pennsylvania's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the Pennsylvania average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for Pennsylvania?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a Pennsylvania metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for Pennsylvania market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for Pennsylvania shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which Pennsylvania metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Sayre, PA has the highest PropertyIQ Score among Pennsylvania metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.