Real Estate Investing in Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,097 • Huntingdon County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (43/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (38/100)

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
  • High vacancy: 21.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).

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2.0/ 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 $166,077
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Shirleysburg Real Estate

Shirleysburg in Pennsylvania is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

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

Transaction volume in Shirleysburg has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Looking more closely, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Shirleysburg's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Huntingdon, PA

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Avg Home Value
$166,077
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (PA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Huntingdon, PA metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Huntingdon, PA metro
0
Days to pending
6.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Shirleysburg, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shirleysburg, PA

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Shirleysburg, PA?

Occupancy in Shirleysburg, PA runs predictable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $873/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

How landlord-friendly is Shirleysburg, PA?

Landlord-friendliness in Shirleysburg, PA is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

What is the average home sale price in Shirleysburg, PA?

Expect median prices around $166K in Shirleysburg, PA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been predictable.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Shirleysburg, PA?

Shirleysburg, PA is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $166K price point reasonable to enter.

How deep is the rental pool in Shirleysburg, PA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Shirleysburg, PA. The rental market absorbs $873/mo rents without meaningful friction.

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