State College, PA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · PA · score computed October 2026
What is State College, PA metro area’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 112,714–277,881) · comparable within its band
Where is State College, PA metro area in its market cycle?
State College, PA metro area is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for State College, PA metro area?
Metro-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.
State College, PA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $377K | ▲ +1.4% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 50 days | ▼ -13.8% | Realtor.com via FRED |
| Months of Supply | 2.5 | ▲ +4.2% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 301 | ▲ +12.7% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 121 | ▲ +9% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $204 | ▲ +2.9% | Redfin |
How has State College, PA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is State College, PA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, State College, PA metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 54 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in State College, PA metro area?
The median sale price in State College, PA metro area is $377K, having risen 1.4% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is State College, PA metro area?
State College, PA metro area scores 21 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving State College, PA metro area's Alpha Score?
State College, PA metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (97/100) and its weakest is Affordability (21/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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