Jefferson County, PA Housing Market Brief
county · PA · score computed September 2026
What is Jefferson County, PA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Jefferson County, PA in its market cycle?
Jefferson County, PA is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Jefferson County, PA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $194K | ▲ +60% |
| Median Days on Market | 55 days | ▲ +3.8% |
| Months of Supply | 8.2 | ▲ +28.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 41 | ▲ +10.8% |
| Homes Sold | 5 | ▼ -16.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $162 | ▲ +55.2% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County, PA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed September 2026, Jefferson County, PA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 43 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jefferson County, PA?
The median sale price in Jefferson County, PA is $194K, having risen 60% over the past year.
How affordable is Jefferson County, PA?
Jefferson County, PA scores 76 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jefferson County, PA's Alpha Score?
Jefferson County, PA's strongest dimension is Affordability (76/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (0/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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