Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 121,854 ↓ 0.8% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $60,594 19% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $156,700 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| Median Age | 42.9 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 9.4% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 67 transactions |
| Active Listings | 121 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 406 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $6,757 |
| Recent Sales | 55 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 189 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 29.46 acres |
| Active Listings | 31 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 1.10 | $10,000 | $9,091 | 0 N 17th Ave | Altoona |
| Mar 2026New | 46.09 | $220,000 | $4,773 | Reservoir Rd | Hollidaysburg |
| Feb 2026 | 31.66 | $600,000 | $18,951 | Frankstown Rd | Hollidaysburg |
| Feb 2026 | 31.66 | $600,000 | $18,951 | 0 Frankstown Rd | Hollidaysburg |
| Feb 2026 | 92.92 | $200,000 | $2,152 | 0 Breezy Heights Ln | Duncansville |
| Feb 2026 | 22.50 | $3,500 | $156 | 136 Henrietta Rd | Martinsburg |
| Feb 2026 | 1.50 | $100,000 | $66,667 | 0 S Jaggard St | Altoona |
| Jan 2026 | 12.13 | $40,000 | $3,298 | 2711 11th St | Altoona |
| Jan 2026 | 11.23 | $360,000 | $32,057 | 141 Houtz Dr | East Freedom |
| Dec 2025 | 22.86 | $215,000 | $9,405 | 747 Baughman Hollow Rd | Tyrone |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 5.65 | $22,600 | $4,000 | 0 Weyant Farm Ln | Claysburg |
| Dec 2025 | 4.00 | $8,500 | $2,125 | Private Dr | Altoona |
| Dec 2025 | 2.68 | $95,000 | $35,448 | 507-09 S 22nd St | Altoona |
| Dec 2025 | 87.15 | $41,000 | $470 | Cross Cove Rd | Roaring Spring |
| Dec 2025 | 115.25 | $3,000 | $26 | Paw Paw Rd | East Freedom |
| Dec 2025 | 58.80 | $22,000 | $374 | Decker Hollow Rd | Tyrone |
| Nov 2025 | 2.19 | $480,000 | $219,179 | Patchway Rd | Duncansville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.17 | $10,000 | $8,547 | 0 39th St | Altoona |
| Nov 2025 | 2.19 | $480,000 | $219,178 | LOT 20 Patchway Rd | Duncansville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.02 | $1,538 | $1,508 | 257 Slate Hill Rd | Hollidaysburg |
| Nov 2025 | 23.94 | $63,000 | $2,632 | Martz Rd | Duncansville |
| Nov 2025 | 46.09 | $199,900 | $4,337 | Reservoir Rd | Hollidaysburg |
| Oct 2025 | 46.09 | $199,900 | $4,337 | Reservoir Rd | Hollidaysburg |
| Oct 2025 | 54.17 | $104,000 | $1,920 | Bloomfield Rd | Roaring Spring |
| Sep 2025 | 11.56 | $80,000 | $6,920 | 157 Fairway Townhouses | Hollidaysburg |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $234,600 | $234,600 | 170 Patchway Rd | Duncansville |
| Sep 2025 | 34.06 | $1,865,000 | $54,756 | 0 Holliday Hills Dr | Hollidaysburg |
| Sep 2025 | 45.43 | $3,000,000 | $66,036 | Sheraton Dr | Altoona |
| Aug 2025 | 1.80 | $37,000 | $20,556 | 0 Kuhn Ln | Duncansville |
| Aug 2025 | 10.12 | $142,000 | $14,032 | 2640 Baughman Cemetery Rd | Tyrone |
| Aug 2025 | 100.78 | $3,538 | $35 | Kevin Dr | Portage |
| Jul 2025 | 49.77 | $130,000 | $2,612 | Dempsey Ln | Williamsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 19.61 | $130,000 | $6,629 | Cooks Hollow Rd | Tyrone |
| Jul 2025 | 3.34 | $60,000 | $17,964 | 0 Oak Knoll Rd | Hollidaysburg |
| Jun 2025 | 2.30 | $30,000 | $13,043 | 197 McKnight Ln | Williamsburg |
| Jun 2025 | 45.00 | $185,000 | $4,111 | 1849 Poplar Run Rd Lot 1 | Duncansville |
| Jun 2025 | 42.15 | $125,000 | $2,966 | Back Vail Rd | Tyrone |
| Jun 2025 | 1.21 | $87,500 | $72,314 | LOT 9 Fairway Estates Dr | Hollidaysburg |
| Jun 2025 | 42.15 | $125,000 | $2,966 | 0 Back Vail Rd | Tyrone |
| May 2025 | 75.06 | $185,000 | $2,465 | 1849 Poplar Run Rd | Duncansville |
| May 2025 | 1.00 | $83,068 | $83,068 | 129 Lake Vista Dr | Altoona |
| May 2025 | 153.14 | $350,000 | $2,285 | Charger Hwy | Duncansville |
| May 2025 | 153.14 | $350,000 | $2,285 | 0 Charger Hwy | Hollidaysburg |
| May 2025 | 8.00 | $58,500 | $7,312 | W Carson Valley Rd | Duncansville |
| May 2025 | 3.70 | $25,000 | $6,757 | 0 Knob Rd | Portage |
| May 2025 | 11.40 | $50,000 | $4,386 | Oswald Rd | Tyrone |
| May 2025 | 1.06 | $80,000 | $75,472 | 400 Pleasantview Dr | Hollidaysburg |
| May 2025 | 13.47 | $30,000 | $2,227 | 2386 Everett Rd | East Freedom |
| May 2025 | 1.75 | $135,000 | $77,143 | 136 Mezzy Ct | Duncansville |
| Apr 2025 | 19.88 | $195,000 | $9,809 | Mill Rd | Duncansville |
| Apr 2025 | 9.00 | $8,000 | $889 | 0 Shannon Rd | Altoona |
| Apr 2025 | 31.58 | $80,000 | $2,533 | Buttermilk Hollow Rd | Claysburg |
| Mar 2025 | 1.19 | $10,000 | $8,403 | 0 Ivyside Estates Ln Lot 16-17 | Altoona |
| Mar 2025 | 1.33 | $15,000 | $11,278 | 0 Ivyside Estates Ln #18-19 | Altoona |
| Mar 2025 | 1.29 | $23,000 | $17,829 | 707 Oak St | Tyrone |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $10,000 |
| Recent Sales | 12 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 120 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.29 acres |
| Active Listings | 90 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.56 | $10,000 | 0 N 16th Ave | Altoona |
| Jan 2026 | 0.15 | $15,000 | 610 12th St | Altoona |
| Dec 2025 | 0.17 | $152 | Forshey Ln | Altoona |
| Nov 2025 | 0.11 | $5,000 | 400 4th Ave | Altoona |
| Nov 2025 | 0.11 | $5,000 | 400-02 4th Ave | Altoona |
| Nov 2025 | 0.14 | $5,000 | 1029 N 7th Ave | Altoona |
| Oct 2025 | 0.30 | $4,000 | 0 Smokey Run Rd | Claysburg |
| Oct 2025 | 0.14 | $14,400 | 621-623 3rd Ave | Altoona |
| Oct 2025 | 0.28 | $175,000 | 2012 12th Ave | Altoona |
| Oct 2025 | 0.02 | $2,802 | 401 3rd Ave | Altoona |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 0.84 | $80,000 | LOT 10 Fairway Estates Dr | Hollidaysburg |
| Sep 2025 | 0.69 | $25,000 | 230 Cambria St | Tyrone |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 121,854 |
| Population (2020) | 122,822 |
| Population Growth | -0.79% |
| Median Household Income | $60,594 |
| Median Home Value | $156,700 |
| Total Housing Units | 55,788 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,240 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 9.4% |
| Median Age | 42.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14,289 (11.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.7% |
Market Overview
Blair County, Pennsylvania has a population of 121,854, which has declined 0.79% since 2020. The median household income is $60,594, below the national median of $74,580 by 18.8%. With a median home value of $156,700 and an unemployment rate of 3.7%, the local economy is moderate. The housing vacancy rate of 9.4% suggests balanced market conditions. As part of Pennsylvania, Blair County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $6,710 per acre, with properties averaging 33.60 acres. There are currently 121 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Blair County, Pennsylvania?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Blair County has a population of 121,854. The county has declined 0.79% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Blair County?
The median household income in Blair County is $60,594, which is 18.8% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Blair County growing or shrinking?
Blair County is shrinking. The population has declined 0.79% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Blair County?
The median home value in Blair County is $156,700. The housing vacancy rate is 9.4%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, indicating a moderate local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $6,710 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $12,250.
Does Reelvest buy land in Blair County, Pennsylvania?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout Pennsylvania, including Blair County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
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.