Pottsville, PA Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$167,233

+4.5% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

8.4%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+4.4%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+4.4% year-over-year

Climate Risk

50/100

Moderate

Market Momentum

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Warm
2.7mo supply ยท Score +3/7

Net migration: Top 11% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral0.98x

In-migrants avg $47,412 AGI vs out-migrants $48,472

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Opportunity Zone Market

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

Pottsville Market Summary

Pottsville, PA shows steady growth at 4.5% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.5x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+562 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 8.36% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.5x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$66,901

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+2.2%
Base Case+4.4%
Bull Case+6.7%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Pottsville, PA's primary climate exposure is wind storms (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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