Real Estate Investing in Clearfield, Pennsylvania

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 13,698 • Clearfield County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (60/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Declining values: -0.3% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • Elevated vacancy: 11.7% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

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 $137,040
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Clearfield Real Estate

Clearfield, PA covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are soft — this is not a market to enter casually.

Across Clearfield's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run tepid: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

The $873/mo / $137K relationship in Clearfield looks tepid once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. appears to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

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

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Best ZIP codes in DuBois, PA

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Avg Home Value
$137,040
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (PA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on DuBois, PA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — DuBois, PA metro
0
Days to pending
8.1%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Clearfield

1 College 37 Students 24 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Clearfield County Career and Technology Center
Vocational Public · 37 students

Neighborhoods in Clearfield

ZIP Codes in Clearfield, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clearfield, PA

How strong is Clearfield, PA for real estate investors?

Our data puts Clearfield, PA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $137K and rents around $873/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How much do tenants pay in Clearfield, PA?

The typical rental in Clearfield, PA commands about $873/mo monthly. That rent profile even-keeled cash flow against the $137K purchase basis.

Are landlord laws favorable in Clearfield, PA?

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

What strategy should investors use in Clearfield, PA?

In Clearfield, PA the significant play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $137K prices and $873/mo rents suits that approach.

Is Clearfield, PA a good market for FHA house hackers?

House hacking in Clearfield, PA is a challenging. With home values around $137K and rents at $873/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

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