Real Estate Investing in Wilcox, Pennsylvania

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,239 • Elk County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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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  • High vacancy: 46.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.1% 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 $139,191
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Wilcox Real Estate

Wilcox 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.

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

The $873/mo / $139K relationship in Wilcox looks modest once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. seems to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Demographics in Wilcox show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is thin relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in St. Marys, PA

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Avg Home Value
$139,191
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (PA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on St. Marys, 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 — St. Marys, PA metro
0
Days to pending
4.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Wilcox, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilcox, PA

What investment strategy works best in Wilcox, PA?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Wilcox, PA. With home values at $139K and rents near $873/mo, other strategies can work but produce reliable rather than outsized returns.

How do home values compare in Wilcox, PA?

The median home value in Wilcox, PA is roughly $139K. That puts it reasonable relative to the PA statewide average.

What are rental rates like in Wilcox, PA?

Rents in Wilcox, PA run near $873/mo. Compared with median home prices of $139K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is Wilcox, PA suited for a house hack?

House hacking works a challenging in Wilcox, PA. Rents of $873/mo against $139K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

What are vacancy rates like in Wilcox, PA?

Vacancy risk in Wilcox, PA is elevated. That supports reliable cash flow for typical rental holds.

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