Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 47,503 ↓ 0.2% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $60,302 19% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $172,900 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| Median Age | 47.5 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 16.1% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 69 transactions |
| Active Listings | 77 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 489 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $7,667 |
| Recent Sales | 66 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 200 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 38.27 acres |
| Active Listings | 52 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 19.95 | $190,000 | $9,524 | Milligans Cove Rd | Manns Choice |
| Mar 2026New | 2.05 | $49,900 | $24,341 | LOT 12 Ridge Way Dr | Everett |
| Feb 2026 | 5.72 | $50,000 | $8,741 | 1407 Centennial Rd | Bedford |
| Feb 2026 | 25.05 | $125,000 | $4,990 | 146 Quebec Rd | Hopewell |
| Feb 2026 | 90.78 | $250,000 | $2,754 | 0 Queen Rd | Claysburg |
| Jan 2026 | 4.86 | $95,000 | $19,547 | 247 Short Cut Rd | Alum Bank |
| Jan 2026 | 35.75 | $175,000 | $4,895 | 1 Anderson Rd | Schellsburg |
| Jan 2026 | 205.00 | $650,000 | $3,171 | 0 Raystown Rd | James Creek |
| Jan 2026 | 11.09 | $120,000 | $10,821 | Akers Rd | Clearville |
| Jan 2026 | 7.00 | $75,000 | $10,714 | 780 Bucks Ln | James Creek |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 3.80 | $30,000 | $7,895 | 363 Louks Ln | Bedford |
| Dec 2025 | 1.80 | $44,900 | $24,944 | 19 Weaver Woods Rd | Saxton |
| Dec 2025 | 16.70 | $95,000 | $5,689 | 0 Roland Way | Artemas |
| Dec 2025 | 16.70 | $95,000 | $5,689 | Roland Way | Artemas |
| Dec 2025 | 172.50 | $570,000 | $3,304 | Clites Rd | Buffalo Mills |
| Nov 2025 | 5.43 | $32,000 | $5,893 | 0 Cherry Run Rd | Bedford |
| Nov 2025 | 22.26 | $80,000 | $3,594 | 0 Picnic Rd | Claysburg |
| Nov 2025 | 1.10 | $1,818 | $1,653 | 459 Wayne Blvd | Alum Bank |
| Oct 2025 | 1.01 | $75,000 | $74,258 | 142 Pinewoods Rd | Schellsburg |
| Oct 2025 | 296.10 | $1,382,400 | $4,669 | 0 Lower Snake Spring Rd | Everett |
| Oct 2025 | 1.22 | $37,900 | $31,066 | LOT 2 Ridge Way Dr | Everett |
| Oct 2025 | 10.02 | $90,000 | $8,982 | 0 Mountain Springs Rd | Alum Bank |
| Sep 2025 | 3.50 | $50,000 | $14,286 | 235 Obrien Rd | Manns Choice |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $13,500 | $13,500 | 0 Leprechaun Ln | New Paris |
| Sep 2025 | 1.61 | $30,000 | $18,634 | 0 Mulberry Ln | Bedford |
| Aug 2025 | 6.96 | $69,000 | $9,914 | 0 Bunker Hill Rd | Everett |
| Aug 2025 | 21.56 | $110,000 | $5,102 | 7 Robinsonville Rd | Clearville |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $58,000 | $11,600 | 361 Mechanics Hollow Rd | Clearville |
| Aug 2025 | 9.90 | $50,000 | $5,051 | 752 Mountain View Dr | Schellsburg |
| Aug 2025 | 31.91 | $126,000 | $3,949 | Tulls Hill Rd | Manns Choice |
| Aug 2025 | 1.14 | $20,000 | $17,544 | 507 Mowry Rd | Schellsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 79.37 | $350,000 | $4,410 | 3229 Rock Hill Church Rd | Everett |
| Jul 2025 | 514.50 | $1,650,000 | $3,207 | Off Oppenheimer Rd | Bedford |
| Jul 2025 | 10.00 | $50,000 | $5,000 | LOT 3 Cliffside Acres Rd | Everett |
| Jul 2025 | 1.14 | $21,000 | $18,421 | 149 Drifted In Dr | Portage |
| Jul 2025 | 1.02 | $10,000 | $9,804 | 702 Pulpit Rd | Martinsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 2.06 | $47,000 | $22,816 | Park Heights Rd | Bedford |
| Jul 2025 | 218.64 | $428,400 | $1,959 | 218/ACRE S Cooks Mill Rd | Hyndman |
| Jul 2025 | 1.46 | $49,900 | $34,178 | LOT 20 Ridge Way Dr | Everett |
| Jul 2025 | 1.17 | $7,000 | $5,983 | 2851 Teaberry Rd | Bedford |
| Jul 2025 | 1.54 | $49,900 | $32,403 | LOT 21 Ridge Way Dr | Everett |
| Jul 2025 | 1.57 | $49,900 | $31,783 | LOT 19 Ridge Way Dr | Everett |
| Jul 2025 | 12.60 | $87,500 | $6,944 | 972 Tulls Hill Rd | Manns Choice |
| Jul 2025 | 25.31 | $115,000 | $4,544 | LOT 5 Flintstone Creek Rd | Clearville |
| Jul 2025 | 5.14 | $44,000 | $8,560 | 358 Cabin Ridge Ln | Clearville |
| Jun 2025 | 11.00 | $71,000 | $6,455 | Old Cumberland Rd | Flintstone |
| Jun 2025 | 8.29 | $50,000 | $6,031 | 0 Creek Rd | Artemas |
| Jun 2025 | 7.00 | $100,000 | $14,286 | LOT 4 Cove St | Everett |
| Jun 2025 | 17.40 | $146,500 | $8,420 | 0 Milligans Cove Rd | Manns Choice |
| Jun 2025 | 3.00 | $25,000 | $8,333 | 110 Heritage Estates Dr | Schellsburg |
| May 2025 | 20.32 | $415,000 | $20,423 | 0 Black Valley Rd | Everett |
| May 2025 | 24.00 | $140,000 | $5,833 | Off Of 495 Ritchey Bridge Rd | Everett |
| May 2025 | 24.00 | $140,000 | $5,833 | Off Of 495 Ritchey Bridge Rd | Everett |
| May 2025 | 7.02 | $43,500 | $6,197 | LOT 13 Outlook Rd | Bedford |
| May 2025 | 7.02 | $37,500 | $5,342 | LOT 14 Outlook Rd | Bedford |
| May 2025 | 5.36 | $65,000 | $12,127 | 0 Cemetery Rd | Schellsburg |
| May 2025 | 5.05 | $34,000 | $6,733 | LOT 12 Outlook Rd | Bedford |
| May 2025 | 7.86 | $80,000 | $10,178 | 923 Pensyl Hollow Rd | Bedford |
| May 2025 | 58.90 | $260,000 | $4,414 | 1729 N Imler Valley Rd | Imler |
| May 2025 | 84.92 | $172,456 | $2,031 | LOT 1B Louks Ln | Bedford |
| May 2025 | 123.97 | $251,759 | $2,031 | LOT 2B Louks Ln | Bedford |
| May 2025 | 135.80 | $275,784 | $2,031 | LOT 2A Louks Ln | Bedford |
| Apr 2025 | 15.00 | $115,000 | $7,667 | 0 Clear Ridge Rd | Clearville |
| Apr 2025 | 43.20 | $135,000 | $3,125 | 0 Buck Falls Rd | Bedford |
| Apr 2025 | 1.26 | $55,000 | $43,651 | 152 Forest Rd | Everett |
| Apr 2025 | 1.44 | $55,000 | $38,194 | 102 Glade Ln | Everett |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $15,000 |
| Recent Sales | 3 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 74 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.56 acres |
| Active Listings | 25 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.46 | $15,000 | LOT 8 E Graceville Rd | Breezewood |
| Feb 2026 | 0.46 | $15,000 | LOT 6 E Graceville Rd | Breezewood |
| Sep 2025 | 0.75 | $20,000 | 335 Ridgewood Dr | New Paris |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 47,503 |
| Population (2020) | 47,577 |
| Population Growth | -0.16% |
| Median Household Income | $60,302 |
| Median Home Value | $172,900 |
| Total Housing Units | 23,568 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,805 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 16.1% |
| Median Age | 47.5 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 3,416 (7.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 4.3% |
Market Overview
Bedford County, Pennsylvania has a population of 47,503, which has declined 0.16% since 2020. The median household income is $60,302, below the national median of $74,580 by 19.1%. With a median home value of $172,900 and an unemployment rate of 4.3%, the local economy is moderate. The housing vacancy rate of 16.1% suggests soft market conditions. The county's location in Pennsylvania makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $6,586 per acre, with properties averaging 33.60 acres. There are currently 77 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Bedford County, Pennsylvania?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Bedford County has a population of 47,503. The county has declined 0.16% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Bedford County?
The median household income in Bedford County is $60,302, which is 19.1% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Bedford County growing or shrinking?
Bedford County is shrinking. The population has declined 0.16% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Bedford County?
The median home value in Bedford County is $172,900. The housing vacancy rate is 16.1%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, indicating a moderate local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $6,586 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $17,150.
Does Reelvest buy land in Bedford County, Pennsylvania?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.