Real Estate Investing in Sunbury, Pennsylvania

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 16,229 • Northumberland County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (59/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 8.1% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.3% 5yr CAGR

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 $178,439
Avg Monthly Rent $800
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Sunbury Real Estate

Sunbury (Pennsylvania) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

The investment case for Sunbury is difficult to make on screen data alone. a harder case for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Rent trends and price trends in Sunbury are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Pennsylvania.

Sunbury'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 Sunbury, PA

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Avg Home Value
$178,439
Avg Monthly Rent
$800
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (PA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Sunbury, PA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
59%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Sunbury, PA metro
0
Days to pending
10.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Sunbury

1 College 64 Students
C
Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury
2-Year For-Profit · 64 students

ZIP Codes in Sunbury, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunbury, PA

What price range are homes in Sunbury, PA?

Median home price in Sunbury, PA is near $178K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been predictable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Is rental property easy to operate in Sunbury, PA?

The landlord environment in Sunbury, PA is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

What is the renter demographic in Sunbury, PA?

Sunbury, PA offers a measured renter base at the $800/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

What does house hacking look like in Sunbury, PA?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Sunbury, PA reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

What are rental rates like in Sunbury, PA?

Rental rates in Sunbury, PA average $800/mo. Tenant demand and $178K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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