Real Estate Investing in South Fork, Pennsylvania

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,464 • Cambria County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (67/100)

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
3 flags
  • Declining values: -12.8% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • Elevated vacancy: 9.9% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 17.7% in the last year.

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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 $75,088
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in South Fork Real Estate

Across 1 ZIPs and a population near, South Fork is a classic value-add market in Pennsylvania: tired inventory, motivated sellers, and room for forced appreciation.

South Fork rewards operators, not passive buyers. The gap between distressed entry and stabilized exit is where the ★★★★☆ rating gets earned — on rehabs that close that gap.

A $75K median in South Fork lumps together very different products. Operators who can source distressed inventory and execute renovations are pricing off a different curve entirely.

Renter-to-owner mix in South Fork is 0% renters to owner-occupants, and within the renter pool there is clear segmentation by product quality that rewards renovation.

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Best ZIP codes in Johnstown, PA

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Avg Home Value
$75,088
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✓ Passes
Landlord Friendly (PA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Johnstown, PA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
46%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Johnstown, PA metro
0
Days to pending
7.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in South Fork, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Fork, PA

Does rental property in South Fork, PA pass the 1% rule?

Yes, many South Fork, PA properties clear the 1% rule. The rent-to-price ratio averages, supported by $873/mo rents.

What kind of market is South Fork, PA for investors?

South Fork, PA rates 4.0/5 for investability. With median values at $75K and rents near $873/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How expensive is real estate in South Fork, PA?

Homes in South Fork, PA typically sell near $75K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which reliable long-term demand.

Does house hacking make sense in South Fork, PA?

For house hackers, South Fork, PA is an attractive. The $873/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $75K property.

How much rent can I charge in South Fork, PA?

Average rent in South Fork, PA is approximately $873/mo per month. Against $75K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

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