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Market MapPennsylvaniaPerry

Perry County

PennsylvaniaPopulation: 45,941Harrisburg, PA Metro
69
/100
Buy
#129 of 1,000 counties
#18 in Pennsylvania (67 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated May 18, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$293,627
Median Home Price
26% above national median
$17,435/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
69/100
69
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
85/100

Based on 4.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
67/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
45,941
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
CrawfordPA
70$160,004$7675.75%BuyView
CurrentPerryPA
69$293,627Est. pending—Buy
AlleghenyPA
69$231,937$1,5307.92%BuyView
EriePA
68$211,721$1,0475.93%BuyView
FayettePA
68$140,767$9408.01%BuyView
LawrencePA
67$152,781$1,0007.86%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyPerry offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Perry County in Pennsylvania scores 69/100, ranking #129 of 1,000 US counties (top 17%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Perry with stronger cash flow

  • Fayette County for cash-flow rentals
  • Allegheny County for cash-flow rentals
  • Lawrence County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Perry

  • Fayette County, lower entry price
  • Lawrence County, lower entry price
  • Crawford County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Perry vs Allegheny for rentals
  • Perry vs Crawford for rentals
  • Perry vs Erie for rentals
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