Real Estate Investing in Waterford, Pennsylvania

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 9,485 • Erie County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.7% 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 $319,780
Avg Monthly Rent $1,215
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Waterford Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Waterford shows the kind of lackluster fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

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

Transaction volume in Waterford has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Stepping back, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Population dynamics in Waterford haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with muted income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Erie, PA

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Avg Home Value
$319,780
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,215
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (PA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Erie, PA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
41%
Days Pending
0/2
19 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Erie, PA metro
19
Days to pending
10.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Waterford, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterford, PA

What is the investability score for Waterford, PA?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Waterford, PA reflects its $320K prices and $1,215/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within PA.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Waterford, PA?

Waterford, PA vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Waterford, PA?

Waterford, PA rentals go for roughly $1,215/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $320K acquisition costs.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Waterford, PA?

The best-fit strategy in Waterford, PA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

What is the typical home price in Waterford, PA?

The median home value in Waterford, PA is roughly $320K. That puts it reasonable relative to the PA statewide average.

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