Centre County, PA home prices
Centre County, PA: the typical home is worth $353,667 as of 2026-05, up +2.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $205/sq ft. Rent…
Centre County is cooling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1983: $81,357 → 2026: $353,667 (4.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $353,667, homes in Centre County sit 53% above the Pennsylvania median ($230,638) and 51% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #8 of 67 Pennsylvania counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+2.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 43 days on the market, with 13% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 5.1× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.
Rent and buy are close — ~$1,746/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,796/mo to rent.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Mifflin County, PA ($196,818) · Clinton County, PA ($200,517) · Clearfield County, PA ($140,758) · Huntingdon County, PA ($182,832) · Juniata County, PA ($234,820) · Blair County, PA ($178,053)
Frequently asked questions
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| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2005 | $167,684 |
| 2006 | $174,422 |
| 2007 | $180,253 |
| 2008 | $185,987 |
| 2009 | $189,286 |
| 2010 | $196,243 |
| 2011 | $182,658 |
| 2012 | $196,496 |
| 2013 | $201,812 |
| 2014 | $206,109 |
| 2015 | $214,614 |
| 2016 | $221,624 |
| 2017 | $232,545 |
| 2018 | $242,844 |
| 2019 | $256,327 |
| 2020 | $267,276 |
| 2021 | $295,184 |
| 2022 | $315,025 |
| 2023 | $327,586 |
| 2024 | $334,031 |
| 2025 | $346,544 |