Real Estate Investing in Akron, Pennsylvania

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 4,823 • Lancaster County

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Should you buy in Akron, PA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.8% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $350,556
Avg Monthly Rent $1,545
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Akron Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Pennsylvania: Akron has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

Akron is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. decisively out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

The $1,545/mo / $351K relationship in Akron looks subdued once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. trends toward the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Demographics in Akron show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is thin relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Lancaster, PA

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Susquehanna Realty Management is Central Pennsylvania's residential property management specialist since 2005, offering leasing and association management services. summary from their website

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Compass Property Management LLC provides full-service property management in Lancaster, Chester, and Berks County, Pennsylvania, for owners and renters. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$350,556
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,545
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (PA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Lancaster, PA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
24%
Days Pending
0/2
18 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Lancaster, PA metro
18
Days to pending
11.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Akron, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akron, PA

How deep is the rental pool in Akron, PA?

Working renters make up the core of the Akron, PA tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

Is Akron, PA a good place for real estate investing?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Akron, PA reflects its $351K prices and $1,545/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within PA.

Where do home prices stand in Akron, PA?

Typical homes in Akron, PA go for around $351K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% even-keeled price movement.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Akron, PA?

Expect elevated vacancy in Akron, PA. Rents at $1,545/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

How strict are landlord regulations in Akron, PA?

For rental operators, Akron, PA rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

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