Real Estate Investing in Trafford, Pennsylvania

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 8,123 • Westmoreland County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (66/100)

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: 10.9% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.4% 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 $254,522
Avg Monthly Rent $1,200
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Trafford Real Estate

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

plainly Trafford's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects sluggish investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rents in Trafford at $1,200/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Trafford — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$254,522
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,200
1% Rule
✗ Below
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 Trafford, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trafford, PA

What is the typical vacancy rate in Trafford, PA?

Occupancy in Trafford, PA runs even-keeled with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,200/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Are tenants stable in Trafford, PA?

Trafford, PA draws a even-keeled base of working renters. Demand at the $1,200/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What kind of market is Trafford, PA for investors?

Our data puts Trafford, PA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $255K and rents around $1,200/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How landlord-friendly is Trafford, PA?

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

How expensive is real estate in Trafford, PA?

The median home value in Trafford, PA is roughly $255K. That puts it reasonable relative to the PA statewide average.

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