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Most Affordable in Pennsylvania

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Most Affordable — Pennsylvania

1 Johnstown $42,100
2 Shamokin $57,400
3 Duquesne $57,500
4 Clairton $59,100
5 Oil City $66,600
6 McKeesport $69,800
7 McKees Rocks $70,400
8 New Castle $72,000
9 Mount Carmel $74,700
10 Bradford $76,400
11 Tamaqua $78,500
12 Sharon $79,100
13 Titusville $79,400
14 Chester $85,400
15 Plymouth $85,400
16 Turtle Creek $85,900
17 Monessen $87,100
18 Uniontown $87,600
19 Vandergrift $91,500
20 Beaver Falls $92,900
21 Ambridge $94,000
22 Aliquippa $96,800
23 Pottsville $97,700
24 Sunbury $98,000
25 Greenville $98,200
26 Lewistown $98,600
27 Corry $99,800
28 Clearfield $100,800
29 Warren $101,600
30 Darby $101,900
31 Punxsutawney $102,500
32 York $103,100
33 Nanticoke $103,800
34 New Brighton $104,100
35 Jeannette $106,600
36 Wilkes-Barre $108,000
37 Erie $108,200
38 West Hazleton $108,800
39 Franklin $109,200
40 Reading $109,800
41 Butler $112,500
42 West York $113,400
43 Altoona $113,600
44 Pittston $114,900
45 DuBois $114,900
46 Meadville $115,700
47 Connellsville $117,200
48 Carbondale $118,800
49 Munhall $118,900
50 Ellwood City $120,400
51 Harrisburg $121,000
52 Washington $121,000
53 Tyrone $122,000
54 Schuylkill Haven $122,600
55 Indiana $123,300
56 Steelton $124,200
57 Lock Haven $127,500
58 Hazleton $129,000
59 West Mifflin $131,400
60 New Kensington $132,400
61 Exeter $132,500
62 Berwick $135,000
63 Swoyersville $137,000
64 Folcroft $140,000
65 Wilkinsburg $140,300
66 Latrobe $140,600
67 Swissvale $141,300
68 Scranton $141,700
69 Monaca $142,100
70 California $142,600
71 Duryea $142,900
72 Lebanon $143,200
73 Olyphant $143,400
74 Brentwood $143,700
75 St. Marys $143,900
76 Somerset $144,400
77 White Oak $145,000
78 Williamsport $146,500
79 Collingdale $146,600
80 Natrona Heights $146,800
81 Coraopolis $151,500
82 Coatesville $160,500
83 Palmerton $161,500
84 Shippensburg $163,200
85 Sharon Hill $163,200
86 Enola $163,900
87 Kingston $164,200
88 Grove City $165,900
89 Sayre $166,000
90 Bangor $167,100
91 Carnegie $168,800
92 Easton $169,200
93 Old Forge $169,700
94 Taylor $169,800
95 Red Lion $172,000
96 Milton $172,100
97 Pottstown $172,300
98 Yeadon $172,500
99 Columbia $174,200
100 Greensburg $177,000

The most affordable housing markets in Pennsylvania offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Johnstown has a median home value of just $42,100.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Johnstown, the median home costs just $42,100 — less than a new luxury car.
  • 2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
  • 3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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