Looking for affordable housing options in Pennsylvania? The Zillow Home Value Index data reveals fascinating trends about neighborhood affordability across the Keystone State. You’ll find that many of the most affordable neighborhoods are concentrated in former industrial areas, with Pittsburgh and Philadelphia neighborhoods featuring prominently in the rankings.
You might be surprised to discover the dramatic price increases some of these affordable neighborhoods have experienced over the past 15 years. Even as these areas remain Pennsylvania’s most budget-friendly options, several have seen property values more than double since 2010, presenting potential investment opportunities if you’re willing to look beyond traditional hot markets.
As you explore these neighborhood options, you’ll notice significant geographic diversity – from coal region communities in Northumberland County to urban neighborhoods in major metropolitan areas. What’s particularly interesting is how the growth patterns vary significantly between neighborhoods, even those in similar regions or with comparable starting values.
25. Strawberry Mansion (Philadelphia)
- 2025 Value: $75,876
- 2020 Value: $49,317
- 2015 Value: $26,501
- 2010 Value: $31,392
- % Change 2020-2025: 53.85%
- % Change 2015-2025: 186.31%
- % Change 2010-2025: 141.70%
Topping our list of affordable Pennsylvania neighborhoods, Strawberry Mansion in North Philadelphia offers you the highest property values among these budget-friendly options at $75,876 in February 2025. You can observe exceptional long-term growth of 141.70% since 2010, when values averaged just $31,392. The neighborhood experienced an even more impressive 186.31% increase over the past decade, after values initially declined between 2010 and 2015. With robust recent growth of 53.85% over just the past five years, momentum remains strong.
24. Glenwood (Philadelphia)
- 2025 Value: $73,208
- 2020 Value: $54,335
- 2015 Value: $26,250
- 2010 Value: $30,209
- % Change 2020-2025: 34.73%
- % Change 2015-2025: 178.89%
- % Change 2010-2025: 142.34%
Located in West Philadelphia, Glenwood provides you with impressive long-term growth despite affordable pricing. You’ll find that home values have increased by a substantial 142.34% since 2010, rising from $30,209 to $73,208 in February 2025. Even more remarkable is the 178.89% growth over the past decade, following a dip in values between 2010 and 2015. With healthy 34.73% appreciation over the past five years, the positive momentum continues.
23. Allegheny West (Philadelphia)
- 2025 Value: $71,662
- 2020 Value: $53,594
- 2015 Value: $25,754
- 2010 Value: $36,708
- % Change 2020-2025: 33.71%
- % Change 2015-2025: 178.26%
- % Change 2010-2025: 95.22%
In North Philadelphia, Allegheny West offers you another example of remarkable urban recovery and growth. You can observe that home values have nearly doubled since 2010, increasing by 95.22% from $36,708 to $71,662 in February 2025. Even more striking is the 178.26% increase over the past decade, following a significant drop in values between 2010 and 2015. The healthy 33.71% growth over the past five years suggests continued momentum.
22. Knoxville (Pittsburgh)
- 2025 Value: $71,175
- 2020 Value: $45,961
- 2015 Value: $25,904
- 2010 Value: $28,150
- % Change 2020-2025: 54.86%
- % Change 2015-2025: 174.77%
- % Change 2010-2025: 152.84%
Situated on Pittsburgh’s southern hilltop, Knoxville presents you with the most dramatic long-term growth story among all affordable Pennsylvania neighborhoods. You’ll find that home values have skyrocketed by 152.84% since 2010, increasing from $28,150 to $71,175 in February 2025. Even more impressive, values have increased by 174.77% in just the past decade, after initially declining between 2010 and 2015. The substantial recent five-year growth of 54.86% suggests the upward trend continues.
21. Allentown (Pittsburgh)
- 2025 Value: $71,071
- 2020 Value: $58,259
- 2015 Value: $30,151
- 2010 Value: $33,281
- % Change 2020-2025: 21.99%
- % Change 2015-2025: 135.72%
- % Change 2010-2025: 113.55%
Perched on Pittsburgh’s southern hillside, Allentown offers you a compelling growth story with home values more than doubling since 2010. You’ll find that property values have increased by 113.55% over fifteen years, from $33,281 to $71,071 in February 2025. Interestingly, you can observe that values actually declined between 2010 and 2015 before experiencing a dramatic 135.72% rebound over the past decade.
20. Upper Kensington (Philadelphia)
- 2025 Value: $69,906
- 2020 Value: $54,015
- 2015 Value: $29,094
- 2010 Value: $37,295
- % Change 2020-2025: 29.42%
- % Change 2015-2025: 140.28%
- % Change 2010-2025: 87.44%
In North Philadelphia, Upper Kensington presents you with one of the most dramatic growth stories among affordable Pennsylvania neighborhoods. You’ll find that home values have increased by 87.44% since 2010, rising from $37,295 to $69,906 in February 2025. Even more impressive, you can observe a 140.28% increase since 2015, when values had actually fallen to $29,094.
19. Jacksonville (Homer City)
- 2025 Value: $68,640
- 2020 Value: $48,464
- 2015 Value: Data not available
- 2010 Value: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 41.63%
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2010-2025: Data not available
In the heart of Indiana County, Jacksonville near Homer City offers you home values averaging $68,640 as of February 2025. You can observe strong growth of 41.63% over the five-year period since 2020, when values averaged $48,464. Part of the Indiana, PA metropolitan area, this neighborhood provides affordable small-town living in western Pennsylvania.
18. Homewood South (Pittsburgh)
- 2025 Value: $67,704
- 2020 Value: $61,859
- 2015 Value: $35,256
- 2010 Value: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 9.45%
- % Change 2015-2025: 92.04%
- % Change 2010-2025: Data not available
Adjacent to Homewood North in Pittsburgh’s east end, Homewood South offers you average home values of $67,704 as of February 2025. You’ll notice an impressive 92.04% increase since 2015, when values were just $35,256, though more modest growth of 9.45% in the past five years. The substantial decade-long growth followed by more modest recent appreciation might suggest a market that experienced rapid revitalization and is now stabilizing.
17. South New Castle (New Castle)
- 2025 Value: $66,531
- 2020 Value: $43,819
- 2015 Value: Data not available
- 2010 Value: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 51.83%
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2010-2025: Data not available
Located in Lawrence County in western Pennsylvania, South New Castle provides you with average home values of $66,531 as of February 2025. You can observe substantial growth of 51.83% since 2020, one of the highest five-year appreciation rates on our list, when values averaged just $43,819. Part of the New Castle metropolitan area, this neighborhood represents affordable small-city living in western Pennsylvania.
16. North Charleroi (Charleroi)
- 2025 Value: $65,132
- 2020 Value: $46,045
- 2015 Value: Data not available
- 2010 Value: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 41.45%
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2010-2025: Data not available
Positioned along the Monongahela River in Washington County, North Charleroi offers you home values averaging $65,132 as of February 2025. You’ll find impressive growth of 41.45% since 2020, when values were at $46,045. This river town is part of the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area, providing affordable housing options with strong recent appreciation. The five-year appreciation trend suggests ongoing market strength in this former industrial community, potentially making it worth your consideration if you value both affordability and growth potential.
15. Fairhill (Philadelphia)
- 2025 Value: $63,664
- 2020 Value: $47,941
- 2015 Value: Data not available
- 2010 Value: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 32.80%
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2010-2025: Data not available
Nestled in North Philadelphia, Fairhill provides you with average home values of $63,664 as of February 2025. You can observe solid growth of 32.80% over the five-year period since 2020, when values averaged $47,941. If you’re seeking access to big-city amenities at a fraction of typical urban housing costs, this neighborhood offers significant value while still demonstrating healthy appreciation. The 32.80% five-year growth rate suggests ongoing market strength despite the relatively low price point.
14. Fairview-Ferndale (Coal Township)
- 2025 Value: $63,653
- 2020 Value: $58,174
- 2015 Value: Data not available
- 2010 Value: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 9.42%
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2010-2025: Data not available
The third Coal Township neighborhood to make our list, Fairview-Ferndale in Northumberland County offers you home values of $63,653 as of February 2025. You’ll notice modest growth of 9.42% since 2020, when values averaged $58,174. The comparatively slow appreciation could represent either a mature market or one with untapped potential, depending on regional economic factors and development plans in the Sunbury metro area.
13. Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar (Pittsburgh)
- 2025 Value: $62,544
- 2020 Value: $53,591
- 2015 Value: $30,364
- 2010 Value: $39,768
- % Change 2020-2025: 16.70%
- % Change 2015-2025: 105.98%
- % Change 2010-2025: 57.27%
In Pittsburgh’s east end, Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar offers you one of the most complete data pictures among affordable Pennsylvania neighborhoods. You can observe that home values have increased by 57.27% since 2010, rising from $39,768 to $62,544 in February 2025. Interestingly, you’ll notice that values actually dropped between 2010 and 2015 before rebounding dramatically, with 105.98% growth over the past decade. The overall long-term trajectory remains strongly positive, potentially making this an attractive option if you’re comfortable with market fluctuations.
12. McGuire (Philadelphia)
- 2025 Value: $61,515
- 2020 Value: $43,808
- 2015 Value: Data not available
- 2010 Value: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 40.42%
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2010-2025: Data not available
The first Philadelphia neighborhood to appear on our list, McGuire provides you with average home values of $61,515 as of February 2025. You’ll notice strong growth of 40.42% over the five-year period from 2020, when values averaged $43,808.
11. Wall (Wilmerding)
- 2025 Value: $61,238
- 2020 Value: $46,940
- 2015 Value: Data not available
- 2010 Value: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 30.46%
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2010-2025: Data not available
Located in eastern Allegheny County, the neighborhood of Wall in Wilmerding offers you home values averaging $61,238 as of February 2025. You’ll find solid appreciation of 30.46% since 2020, when values were at $46,940. The five-year appreciation trend suggests ongoing market strength, potentially making this an attractive option if you’re looking for affordability with continued growth potential.
10. West Brownsville (Brownsville)
- 2025 Value: $60,770
- 2020 Value: $41,561
- 2015 Value: Data not available
- 2010 Value: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 46.22%
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2010-2025: Data not available
Situated along the Monongahela River in Washington County, West Brownsville gives you access to home values of $60,770 as of February 2025. You can observe strong growth of 46.22% since 2020, when values averaged $41,561. Part of the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area, this river town has seen significant appreciation over the five-year period for which data is available.
9. East Hills (Pittsburgh)
- 2025 Value: $59,418
- 2020 Value: $48,775
- 2015 Value: $29,237
- 2010 Value: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 21.82%
- % Change 2015-2025: 103.23%
- % Change 2010-2025: Data not available
On the eastern edge of Pittsburgh, East Hills offers you a compelling growth story with home values more than doubling over the past decade. You’ll find that values have increased by 103.23% since 2015, rising from $29,237 to $59,418 in February 2025. Even in the last five years, this Allegheny County neighborhood has seen healthy appreciation of nearly 22%.
8. Dutch Hill (Altoona)
- 2025 Value: $58,396
- 2020 Value: $53,563
- 2015 Value: Data not available
- 2010 Value: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 9.02%
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2010-2025: Data not available
The second Altoona neighborhood on our list, Dutch Hill provides you with average home values of $58,396 as of February 2025. You’ll notice this Blair County neighborhood has experienced relatively modest appreciation of just 9.02% since 2020, when values averaged $53,563.
7. Rankin (Braddock)
- 2025 Value: $57,971
- 2020 Value: $40,020
- 2015 Value: Data not available
- 2010 Value: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 44.86%
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2010-2025: Data not available
Along the Monongahela River just east of Pittsburgh, Rankin in Allegheny County offers you home values averaging $57,971 as of February 2025. You can observe significant growth of 44.86% over the past five years, up from $40,020 in 2020. The strong five-year appreciation rate suggests momentum in this market, potentially making it worth your consideration if you’re seeking an affordable riverside community with proximity to Pittsburgh and evidence of strengthening property values.
6. Beltzhoover (Pittsburgh)
- 2025 Value: $57,526
- 2020 Value: $39,164
- 2015 Value: Data not available
- 2010 Value: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 46.89%
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2010-2025: Data not available
Perched on a hilltop on Pittsburgh’s South Side, Beltzhoover presents you with an affordable urban option at $57,526 in February 2025. This Allegheny County neighborhood has experienced substantial growth of nearly 47% since 2020, when the average home value was just $39,164. Though data from earlier periods isn’t available, the recent five-year trend shows strong appreciation.
5. Edgewood (Coal Township)
- 2025 Value: $56,282
- 2020 Value: $49,355
- 2015 Value: Data not available
- 2010 Value: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 14.04%
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2010-2025: Data not available
The second Coal Township neighborhood to make the list, Edgewood in Northumberland County offers you home values averaging $56,282 as of February 2025. You’ll note a modest appreciation of 14.04% since 2020, when values were at $49,355, representing slower growth compared to many other affordable Pennsylvania neighborhoods.
4. Logantown (Altoona)
- 2025 Value: $55,863
- 2020 Value: Data not available
- 2015 Value: Data not available
- 2010 Value: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2010-2025: Data not available
In the heart of Blair County, Logantown stands as Altoona’s most affordable neighborhood with a February 2025 home value of $55,863. Unfortunately, you won’t find historical data available for this neighborhood prior to 2025, making growth analysis impossible at this time. While the lack of historical data prevents assessment of growth trends, the current pricing positions Logantown as the fourth most affordable neighborhood statewide, potentially representing good value if you’re looking for budget-friendly housing in a smaller Pennsylvania city.
3. Homewood North (Pittsburgh)
- 2025 Value: $53,787
- 2020 Value: $34,919
- 2015 Value: $17,641
- 2010 Value: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 54.03%
- % Change 2015-2025: 204.90%
- % Change 2010-2025: Data not available
Located in Pittsburgh’s east end, Homewood North showcases one of the most dramatic growth stories among Pennsylvania’s affordable neighborhoods. You can observe an extraordinary 204.90% increase in home values from 2015 to 2025, with prices rising from just $17,641 to $53,787. Even in the last five years, values have jumped by 54%, significantly outpacing the state average. This Pittsburgh neighborhood, part of Allegheny County, demonstrates the potential for substantial appreciation even in lower-priced urban communities.
2. Marshallton (Coal Township)
- 2025 Value: $49,534
- 2020 Value: $36,991
- 2015 Value: Data not available
- 2010 Value: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 33.91%
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2010-2025: Data not available
Nestled in Coal Township in Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal region, Marshallton ranks as the second most affordable neighborhood in the state. You’ll find property values have grown by nearly 34% since 2020, rising from $36,991 to $49,534 in February 2025. While earlier historical data isn’t available, the five-year growth pattern demonstrates moderate but steady appreciation, making it worth your consideration if you’re seeking extremely affordable housing in a smaller community setting.
1. North Braddock (Braddock)
- 2025 Value: $46,922
- 2020 Value: $31,538
- 2015 Value: Data not available
- 2010 Value: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 48.78%
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2010-2025: Data not available
Situated just east of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, North Braddock offers you the most affordable housing in all of Pennsylvania. This former steel town has seen impressive growth with property values increasing nearly 49% in just five years, from $31,538 in 2020 to $46,922 in 2025. Though historical data from 2010 and 2015 isn’t available, the recent trajectory shows strong momentum in this Pittsburgh metro neighborhood, suggesting potential investment opportunity if you’re looking for an extremely affordable entry point into the Pennsylvania housing market.
