Real Estate Investing in New Derry, Pennsylvania (15627)

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Westmoreland County • Population: 5,956 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 15627 (New Derry, PA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (54/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

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

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 13.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -0.1% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $164,930
Avg Monthly Rent $918
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $57,042
% Renters 19.1%

Market Analysis: 15627 New Derry

Investors eyeing 15627 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $165K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

Rent of $918/mo on a $165K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 15627 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

Regionally, 15627 sits on the difficult end of the PA spectrum. The a credible choice for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

Resident income in 15627 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

The right play in 15627 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in New Derry:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 59/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
5/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.9× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+4.4%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $918/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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COOL MARKET
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
42 days
Average time to sell
Average
10.7%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Pittsburgh, PA metro data
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Property Strategy for 15627

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
5.3% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+5.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
3BR
$59,298/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $142,991 $1,020 5.1% +3.7% $71,496
3BR $177,895 $1,300 5.3% +5.8% $59,298

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$175K$160K$145K$130K$114K$99KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 15627 Compare?

Metric 15627 New Derry Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania
Home Value $164,930 $179,642 N/A $278,018
5-Year CAGR N/A N/A N/A 6.3%
Avg Rent $918 $1,031 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.3% 4.5% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.3%
Fair
5yr Growth
-0.1%
Declining

📉 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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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $164,930
Monthly Rent $918
Price-to-Rent 15.0:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.7%
Cap Rate 4.3%
5-Year IRR 4.2%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +4.4% ▲
3-Year CAGR -0.3% ▼
5-Year CAGR -0.1% ▼
10-Year CAGR +2.1% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.3%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.3%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
13.0%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
4.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
-0.1%
Flat
Eviction process: Moderate Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 15627

Population: 5,956

💰 Median Household Income
$57,042
This area
$57,042
State
$73,647
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
19.1%
This area
19.1%
State
23.0%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.9%
This area
2.9%
State
-7.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
16.1%
This area
16.1%
State
12.3%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
49.7 years
This area
49.7 years
State
25.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
13.0%
This area
13.0%
State
14.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 97.3%
Other/Mixed 1.4%
Black/African American 0.8%
Hispanic/Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
👶 Under 18
14.8%
This area
14.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
24.5%
This area
24.5%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
9.4%
This area
9.4%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 15627

A+ Avg School Grade
3 Schools
11.4:1 Avg Class Size
$19,678 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Derry Area MS

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
421 Students
👨‍🏫
10.9:1 Class Size
💰
$19,678 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Derry Area SHS

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
588 Students
👨‍🏫
11.6:1 Class Size
💰
$19,678 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Grandview El Sch

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
755 Students
👨‍🏫
11.6:1 Class Size
💰
$19,678 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

5 Nearby 86 Off-Campus Students
C+
Saint Vincent College
1,442 students · 6.5 mi
C
Saint Vincent Seminary
76 students · 6.5 mi
C
Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg
100 students · 12.7 mi
C
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
1,326 students · 13.0 mi
C
Seton Hill University
1,984 students · 13.5 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Derry, PA landlord-friendly?

PA ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. New Derry generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

Is New Derry, PA suited for a house hack?

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

How strong is tenant demand in New Derry, PA?

New Derry, PA draws a reliable base of working renters. Demand at the $918/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What do rentals go for in New Derry, PA?

Rental rates in New Derry, PA average $918/mo. Tenant demand and $165K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Is housing expensive in New Derry, PA?

New Derry, PA home values average about $165K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $918/mo in monthly income.

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