Pottsville, PA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$153,426

+2.9% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

9.0%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Neutral
3mo supply · Score 0/7

Migration: Top 11% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral0.98x

In-migrants avg $47,412 AGI vs out-migrants $48,472

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Opportunity Zone Market

3 ZIP codes in Pottsville are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Pottsville Market Summary

Pottsville, PA shows steady growth at 2.9% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.29x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+562 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 9.0% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.3x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$66,901

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Pottsville, PA's primary climate exposure is wind storms (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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