Investor-grade market analytics for Oil City, Pennsylvania. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.
$132,719
+0.1% year-over-year
8.9%
gross annual
+0.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+0.1% year-over-year
25/100
LowNet migration: Bottom 31% nationally
In-migrants avg $45,365 AGI vs out-migrants $40,756
Opportunity Zone Market
2 ZIP codes in Oil City are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →
Oil City, PA is in a stabilization phase with 0.1% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.15x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 8.88% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Oil City, 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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