Real Estate Investing in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

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13 ZIP codes • Population: 84,859

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (78/100)

Solid choice β€” stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

πŸ“ˆ 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
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 9.4% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.3% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $173,887
Avg Monthly Rent $932
ZIP Codes 13

Investing in Lawrence County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Pennsylvania: Lawrence has 11 cities, 13 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

The investment case for Lawrence County is difficult to make on screen data alone. a challenging fit for a 3.0 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

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

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Avg Home Value
$173,887
Avg Monthly Rent
$932
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (PA)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on New Castle, PA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
53%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Lawrence County

3 Colleges 985 Students
C
Butler Beauty Academy-New Castle Beauty Academy
Vocational For-Profit Β· 30 students
C
New Castle School of Trades
2-Year For-Profit Β· 623 students
D
UPMC Jameson School of Nursing
2-Year Private Β· 332 students

Cities in Lawrence County

ZIP Codes in Lawrence County, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lawrence County

Is, PA better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in, PA. The numbers - $174K homes against $932/mo rents - support that play.

How qualified is the tenant pool in, PA?

, PA draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $932/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Where do home prices stand in, PA?

Expect median prices around $174K in, PA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been consistent.

Where does, PA sit compared to PA statewide?

, PA measures broadly in line with the PA state benchmark. Investors should treat statewide figures as a reference, not a substitute for local data.

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