Johnstown, PA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$112,456

+2.4% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

9.7%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+2.4%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+2.4% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
2.9mo supply ยท Score +2/7

Net migration: Bottom 17% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral0.96x

In-migrants avg $46,345 AGI vs out-migrants $48,188

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Opportunity Zone Market

3 ZIP codes in Johnstown are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Johnstown Market Summary

Johnstown, PA shows steady growth at 2.4% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.0x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 9.7% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.0x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$56,292

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.2%
Base Case+2.4%
Bull Case+3.5%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Johnstown, PA's primary climate exposure is flooding (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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