Real Estate Investing in Madera, Pennsylvania

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 922 • Clearfield County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

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

📈 For Investors
GOOD
3.0 / 5 (67/100)

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
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 22.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).
  • Higher unemployment: 7.4% unemployment — tenant risk signal.

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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 $88,345
Avg Monthly Rent $891
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Madera Real Estate

Madera, 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 Madera'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.

Rents in Madera at $891/mo are constrained by product quality more than demand, which is why renovated units routinely command premiums that broader medians miss.

The demographic base in Madera is what makes the BRRRR math work — enough income at $N/AK to absorb upgraded rents, and enough renters at 0% to fill the units.

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Best ZIP codes in DuBois, PA

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Avg Home Value
$88,345
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1% Rule
✓ Passes
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

ZIP Codes in Madera, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Madera, PA

How do experienced investors play Madera, PA?

For Madera, PA, value-add and BRRRR deals is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

Are there BRRRR deals in Madera, PA?

Investors running BRRRR in Madera, PA see a strong outcomes. Deal flow and rehab execution matter more than the macro here.

Is Madera, PA a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Madera, PA rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $88K and rents near $891/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How much does a house cost in Madera, PA?

The median home value in Madera, PA is roughly $88K. That puts it reasonable relative to the PA statewide average.

Is Madera, PA suited for a house hack?

House hacking works an attractive in Madera, PA. Rents of $891/mo against $88K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

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