Real Estate Investing in Donora, Pennsylvania

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 4,592 • Washington County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (61/100)

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

📈 For Investors
STRONG
4.0 / 5 (86/100)

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
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 14.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -5.1% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • Elevated poverty: 20.4% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.
  • Higher unemployment: 7.6% unemployment — tenant risk signal.

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4.0/ 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 $43,733
Avg Monthly Rent $972
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Donora Real Estate

Donora, PA spans 1 ZIPs and a sizable population — a market where the headline numbers hide the real opportunity, which lives in specific pockets and older housing stock.

Across Donora's older housing stock, the playbook is classic: buy distressed, renovate, refinance, hold. The ★★★★☆ aggregate rating blends that potential with the operational lift it requires.

Velocity in Donora is bifurcated. Put differently, clean, updated product moves fast at full price; tired product sits longer and trades at real discounts — the raw material for repositioning plays.

Donora's population and $N/AK median income create room for product-quality upgrades to translate directly into rent growth — a classic value-add setup.

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Avg Home Value
$43,733
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1% Rule
✓ Passes
Landlord Friendly (PA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Pittsburgh, PA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
48%
Days Pending
1/2
42 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Pittsburgh, PA metro
42
Days to pending
10.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Donora, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Donora, PA

Can I house hack in Donora, PA?

House hacking in Donora, PA is an attractive. With home values around $44K and rents at $972/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

Is Donora, PA good for BRRRR investors?

Operators BRRRR-ing in Donora, PA report a strong results. Focus on sub-market acquisition and tight rehab budgets to capture the spread.

Do properties in Donora, PA satisfy the 1% rule?

With $972/mo rents against $44K home prices, Donora, PA produces a ratio. That is reasonable proximity to the 1% threshold.

What do rentals go for in Donora, PA?

Donora, PA rentals go for roughly $972/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $44K acquisition costs.

Is housing expensive in Donora, PA?

Expect median prices around $44K in Donora, PA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been stable.

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