Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 73,255 ↓ 1.2% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $59,378 20% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $130,600 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 23.1% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 74 transactions |
| Active Listings | 99 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 381 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Jan 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $8,400 |
| Recent Sales | 45 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 196 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 36.25 acres |
| Active Listings | 45 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 144.00 | $387,500 | $2,691 | Blackfield Rd | Garrett |
| Jan 2026 | 259.00 | $387,500 | $1,496 | Garrett Rd | Garrett |
| Jan 2026 | 1.10 | $5,000 | $4,545 | 328 Glenview Rd | Somerset |
| Jan 2026 | 1.00 | $65,000 | $65,000 | 581 Scullton Rd | Rockwood |
| Jan 2026 | 5.50 | $48,000 | $8,727 | 414 Shawnee View Rd #161 | Central City |
| Dec 2025 | 5.41 | $31,000 | $5,730 | 53 Blueberry Way | Central City |
| Dec 2025 | 3.49 | $29,000 | $8,309 | Grouse Ln | New Paris |
| Dec 2025 | 416.76 | $1,206,950 | $2,896 | 416/ACRE S Shaffer Mountain Rd | Cairnbrook |
| Dec 2025 | 1.40 | $25,000 | $17,857 | Ream Rd | Rockwood |
| Nov 2025 | 3.50 | $36,000 | $10,286 | 0 Wonderland Trl | Boswell |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 13.10 | $20,000 | $1,527 | Railroad St | Hooversville |
| Nov 2025 | 5.00 | $42,000 | $8,400 | 307 Sunset Rd | Friedens |
| Oct 2025 | 5.00 | $43,000 | $8,600 | (undisclosed Address) | Central City |
| Oct 2025 | 5.03 | $35,000 | $6,958 | LOT 64 Blueberry Way Lot 64 | Central City |
| Oct 2025 | 20.01 | $69,000 | $3,448 | Lots 27 & 28 Panther Ridge Rd #27&28 | Fairhope |
| Oct 2025 | 2.04 | $21,678 | $10,653 | 114 Arpad Ln | Rockwood |
| Sep 2025 | 2.30 | $15,000 | $6,522 | 0 Fallen Timber Rd | Hooversville |
| Sep 2025 | 1.03 | $5,000 | $4,854 | 444 Berlin Plank Rd | Somerset |
| Sep 2025 | 2.86 | $70,000 | $24,476 | 565 Monument Rd | Central City |
| Sep 2025 | 2.86 | $70,000 | $24,476 | 565 Monument Rd | Cairnbrook |
| Sep 2025 | 1.16 | $60,000 | $51,724 | 0 N Center Ave | Somerset |
| Sep 2025 | 1.17 | $60,000 | $51,282 | N Center Ave | Somerset |
| Sep 2025 | 29.59 | $265,000 | $8,956 | Horn Road Land | Windber |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $22,900 | $22,900 | Bell Drive & Keysertown Rd | Boswell |
| Aug 2025 | 360.00 | $945,000 | $2,625 | 735 Smith Rd | Fairhope |
| Aug 2025 | 3.00 | $5,100 | $1,700 | 1174 Wonderland Trl | Boswell |
| Aug 2025 | 1.68 | $8,000 | $4,762 | 117 Cornerstone Dr | Boswell |
| Aug 2025 | 5.95 | $40,000 | $6,725 | 728 Stewart St | Berlin |
| Jul 2025 | 1.21 | $49,000 | $40,529 | 0 High St | Somerset |
| Jul 2025 | 12.10 | $340,000 | $28,099 | LOT 20 Pheasant Run Ln | Champion |
| Jul 2025 | 5.12 | $75,000 | $14,648 | Shawnee View Rd #163 | Central City |
| Jul 2025 | 5.05 | $55,000 | $10,891 | 162 Shawnee View Rd | Central City |
| Jul 2025 | 57.24 | $205,000 | $3,581 | Barkley Rd | Addison |
| Jun 2025 | 1.01 | $22,500 | $22,277 | Saylor School Rd Lot 1 | Johnstown |
| Jun 2025 | 1.18 | $22,500 | $19,149 | Saylor School Rd Lot 2 | Johnstown |
| Jun 2025 | 123.48 | $260,000 | $2,106 | Grandview Dr | Hyndman |
| May 2025 | 6.59 | $95,000 | $14,414 | 281 Ream Rd | Rockwood |
| May 2025 | 5.00 | $28,000 | $5,600 | 119 Hilltop Dr | Rockwood |
| May 2025 | 2.00 | $25,000 | $12,500 | 0 Resh Rd | Confluence |
| Apr 2025 | 1.02 | $399,000 | $392,330 | LOT 3 Peninsula Dr | Central City |
| Apr 2025 | 85.00 | $400,000 | $4,706 | Saylor School Rd | Johnstown |
| Apr 2025 | 8.41 | $20,000 | $2,379 | Pullim Hollow Rd | Addison |
| Mar 2025 | 2.26 | $11,000 | $4,867 | 15905-7823 7823 | Johnstown |
| Mar 2025 | 1.24 | $30,000 | $24,194 | 218 W Airpark Rd | Central City |
| Mar 2025 | 9.25 | $45,000 | $4,865 | 0 School Rd | Hooversville |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $25,000 |
| Recent Sales | 29 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 84 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.44 acres |
| Active Listings | 54 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.25 | $35,000 | Freedom Rd Lot 1 | Berlin |
| Mar 2026New | 0.28 | $35,000 | Freedom Rd Lot 2 | Berlin |
| Mar 2026New | 0.25 | $35,000 | LOT 1 Freedom Rd | Berlin |
| Mar 2026New | 0.28 | $35,000 | LOT 2 Freedom Rd | Berlin |
| Feb 2026 | 0.50 | $17,000 | 40 Oak Crest Dr #40 | Stoystown |
| Feb 2026 | 0.53 | $35,000 | 32 Oak Crest Dr #32 | Stoystown |
| Feb 2026 | 0.53 | $35,000 | 32 Oak Crest Dr | Stoystown |
| Feb 2026 | 0.50 | $17,000 | 40 Oak Crest Dr | Stoystown |
| Feb 2026 | 0.15 | $5,000 | 675 Somerset Ave | Rockwood |
| Jan 2026 | 0.91 | $16,500 | 334 Blackfield Rd | Garrett |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 0.67 | $6,500 | Pleasant View Dr | Johnstown |
| Dec 2025 | 0.22 | $155,000 | 1198 Glades Pike | Somerset |
| Dec 2025 | 0.42 | $5,500 | 407 Plan F Highlands Dr | Jenners |
| Dec 2025 | 0.76 | $90,000 | 125 N Peninsula Dr | Central City |
| Dec 2025 | 0.90 | $392,000 | LOT 52 Peninsula Dr | Central City |
| Dec 2025 | 0.22 | $700 | 187 High St | Salisbury |
| Dec 2025 | 0.25 | $70,000 | 1782 Keysertown Rd | Somerset |
| Nov 2025 | 0.34 | $24,900 | 1607 Crestview Dr | Somerset |
| Nov 2025 | 0.91 | $25,000 | Lots 211 & 212 Alpine Rd | Jenners |
| Nov 2025 | 0.20 | $25,000 | 147 Valley View Dr | Meyersdale |
| Oct 2025 | 0.62 | $25,000 | 1755 N Ctr #16-17 | Somerset |
| Oct 2025 | 0.62 | $25,000 | 1755 N Ctr | Somerset |
| Oct 2025 | 0.51 | $25,000 | 124 Colonial Dr | Davidsville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.14 | $5,000 | Whipkey Dam Rd | Markleton |
| Oct 2025 | 0.51 | $25,000 | Colonial Dr | Davidsville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.11 | $294,000 | 3 Beech Rd | Beech |
| Oct 2025 | 0.09 | $1,554 | 525 Railroad St | Windber |
| Oct 2025 | 0.34 | $30,800 | 145 Freedom Rd | Berlin |
| Sep 2025 | 0.87 | $1,490,000 | 1435 Peninsula Dr | Central City |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 73,255 |
| Population (2020) | 74,129 |
| Population Growth | -1.18% |
| Median Household Income | $59,378 |
| Median Home Value | $130,600 |
| Total Housing Units | 37,800 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8,729 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 23.1% |
| Median Age | 47.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 6,080 (8.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 4.4% |
Market Overview
Somerset County, Pennsylvania has a population of 73,255, which has declined 1.18% since 2020. The median household income is $59,378, below the national median of $74,580 by 20.4%. With a median home value of $130,600 and an unemployment rate of 4.4%, the local economy is moderate. The housing vacancy rate of 23.1% suggests soft market conditions. As part of Pennsylvania, Somerset County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $8,000 per acre, with properties averaging 21.60 acres. There are currently 99 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Somerset County, Pennsylvania?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Somerset County has a population of 73,255. The county has declined 1.18% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Somerset County?
The median household income in Somerset County is $59,378, which is 20.4% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Somerset County growing or shrinking?
Somerset County is shrinking. The population has declined 1.18% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Somerset County?
The median home value in Somerset County is $130,600. The housing vacancy rate is 23.1%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, indicating a moderate local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $8,000 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $25,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Somerset 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.