Jefferson County, PA Housing Market Brief
county · PA · score computed October 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.
What’s the forecast for Jefferson County, PA?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Jefferson County, PA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $145K | ▼ -6.7% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 77 days | ▼ -36.9% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 5.4 | ▼ -14.3% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 45 | ▲ +18.4% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 8 | ▲ +33.3% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $79 | ▼ -37.3% | Redfin |
How has Jefferson County, PA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County, PA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 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 $145K, having fallen 6.7% over the past year, according to Redfin.
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.
Want the live, interactive view of Jefferson County, PA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.