Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 16,276 ↓ 0.7% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $59,840 20% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $146,200 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| Median Age | 48.2 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 45.4% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 70 transactions |
| Active Listings | 25 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 511 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $4,063 |
| Recent Sales | 62 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 202 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 39.18 acres |
| Active Listings | 21 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 34.73 | $129,975 | $3,742 | 0 Center St | Ulysses |
| Jan 2026 | 3.16 | $1,469 | $465 | Route 6 W | Galeton |
| Jan 2026 | 5.86 | $15,808 | $2,698 | 905 Parker Hill Rd | Sabinsville |
| Jan 2026 | 1.00 | $54,450 | $54,450 | 539 Crippen Run Rd | Galeton |
| Jan 2026 | 11.74 | $79,900 | $6,806 | Black Diamond Rd | Coudersport |
| Dec 2025 | 11.89 | $48,000 | $4,037 | Aspen Valley Dr | Austin |
| Dec 2025 | 11.89 | $48,000 | $4,037 | 0 Aspen Valley Dr | Austin |
| Dec 2025 | 37.47 | $139,500 | $3,723 | State Route 607 | Austin |
| Dec 2025 | 2.67 | $86,754 | $32,492 | 423 Fishing Creek Rd | Roulette |
| Nov 2025 | 91.00 | $230,000 | $2,527 | Lehman Hollow Rd | Ulysses |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 21.45 | $105,000 | $4,895 | Mystery Mountain Ln | Coudersport |
| Nov 2025 | 21.45 | $105,000 | $4,895 | 0 Mystery Mountain Ln | Coudersport |
| Nov 2025 | 47.89 | $180,000 | $3,759 | Haskell Rd | Coudersport |
| Nov 2025 | 1.00 | $20,000 | $20,000 | 99 South St | Harrison Valley |
| Nov 2025 | 36.80 | $79,500 | $2,160 | A Private | Austin |
| Nov 2025 | 92.12 | $224,900 | $2,441 | Portage Rd | Austin |
| Nov 2025 | 92.12 | $224,900 | $2,441 | 0 Portage Rd | Austin |
| Oct 2025 | 16.90 | $70,000 | $4,142 | 2500 State Route 607 | Austin |
| Oct 2025 | 48.90 | $132,000 | $2,699 | Pinneo Hill Rd | Shinglehouse |
| Oct 2025 | 74.80 | $367,500 | $4,913 | 559 Gazdag Rd | Ulysses |
| Sep 2025 | 26.70 | $69,350 | $2,597 | Card Creek Rd | Roulette |
| Sep 2025 | 7.03 | $55,000 | $7,824 | State Route 607 | Austin |
| Sep 2025 | 8.00 | $40,000 | $5,000 | 805 E Honeoye St | Shinglehouse |
| Sep 2025 | 41.70 | $190,000 | $4,556 | 650 Button Rd | Port Allegany |
| Sep 2025 | 7.03 | $55,000 | $7,824 | 0 Route 607 | Austin |
| Sep 2025 | 1.63 | $35,000 | $21,473 | 266 Fishing Creek Ext | Roulette |
| Sep 2025 | 47.20 | $86,796 | $1,839 | Pinneo Hill Rd | Coudersport |
| Sep 2025 | 433.00 | $1,290,000 | $2,979 | E 2nd St | Coudersport |
| Sep 2025 | 201.53 | $100,000 | $496 | 3193 Loucks Mills Rd | Ulysses |
| Aug 2025 | 33.86 | $116,000 | $3,426 | Dry Run Rd | Coudersport |
| Aug 2025 | 7.99 | $60,000 | $7,509 | Sunrise Acres Ln | Coudersport |
| Aug 2025 | 7.99 | $60,000 | $7,509 | 0 Sunshine Acres Ln | Coudersport |
| Aug 2025 | 94.30 | $325,000 | $3,446 | State Route 244 | Coudersport |
| Aug 2025 | 4.00 | $14,500 | $3,625 | Sherwood St | Coudersport |
| Aug 2025 | 62.00 | $90,500 | $1,460 | State Route 244 E | Coudersport |
| Jul 2025 | 195.70 | $675,000 | $3,449 | 0 Rausch Rd | Galeton |
| Jul 2025 | 49.40 | $130,000 | $2,632 | State Route 44 N | Coudersport |
| Jul 2025 | 5.00 | $46,000 | $9,200 | 0 Dennis Hill Rd | Ulysses |
| Jul 2025 | 49.40 | $130,000 | $2,632 | 0 Route 44 N | Coudersport |
| Jul 2025 | 29.66 | $79,900 | $2,694 | Horse Run Rd | Bolivar |
| Jul 2025 | 5.12 | $35,000 | $6,836 | Atkins Rd | Roulette |
| Jun 2025 | 13.74 | $35,000 | $2,547 | Bryant Hollow Rd | Colesburg |
| Jun 2025 | 16.94 | $90,000 | $5,313 | Snowman Rd | Coudersport |
| Jun 2025 | 20.00 | $20,000 | $1,000 | 7th St | Coudersport |
| Jun 2025 | 17.23 | $70,000 | $4,063 | Black Diamond Rd | Coudersport |
| Jun 2025 | 28.91 | $75,000 | $2,594 | Ridge Rd | Coudersport |
| Jun 2025 | 28.97 | $75,000 | $2,589 | 0 Ridge Rd | Coudersport |
| Jun 2025 | 1.00 | $8,000 | $8,000 | 1075 Marsh Creek Rd | Mills |
| Jun 2025 | 2.01 | $50,000 | $24,876 | 0 Hemlock Ln | Galeton |
| Jun 2025 | 12.04 | $60,000 | $4,983 | Bean Hill Rd | Galeton |
| May 2025 | 73.22 | $83,594 | $1,142 | Canada Hollow Rd | Shinglehouse |
| May 2025 | 1.00 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Zoerb Hollow Rd | Galeton |
| May 2025 | 1.37 | $20,000 | $14,599 | 0 Zoerb Hollow Rd | Galeton |
| May 2025 | 4.32 | $50,000 | $11,582 | Route 6 W | Coudersport |
| May 2025 | 95.80 | $300,000 | $3,132 | Grover Hollow Rd | Genesee |
| May 2025 | 18.43 | $155,000 | $8,410 | 1 Town Line Rd | Coudersport |
| May 2025 | 8.00 | $67,000 | $8,375 | 300 Predmore Rd | Coudersport |
| Apr 2025 | 22.15 | $178,000 | $8,036 | 0 Bailey Hill Rd | Ulysses |
| Apr 2025 | 5.84 | $28,500 | $4,876 | 967 Sartwell Creek Rd | Port Allegany |
| Mar 2025 | 1.10 | $25,000 | $22,727 | Academy St | Ulysses |
| Mar 2025 | 1.10 | $25,000 | $22,727 | 57 Pleasant View Dr | Ulysses |
| Mar 2025 | 72.85 | $150,000 | $2,059 | Railroad Ave | Roulette |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Jan 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $17,000 |
| Recent Sales | 8 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 119 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.54 acres |
| Active Listings | 4 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 0.23 | $5,830 | Ludwig Rd | Austin |
| Dec 2025 | 0.56 | $17,000 | 2999 State Route 607 | Austin |
| Nov 2025 | 0.94 | $18,000 | Northup Rd | Westfield |
| Nov 2025 | 0.90 | $18,000 | 0 Northup Rd | Westfield |
| Oct 2025 | 0.60 | $5,100 | Horse Run Rd | Shinglehouse |
| Oct 2025 | 0.25 | $3,200 | Route 6 W | Galeton |
| Oct 2025 | 0.40 | $7,000 | 270 W Main St | Galeton |
| Sep 2025 | 0.46 | $65,000 | 50 Big Bears Ln | Austin |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 16,276 |
| Population (2020) | 16,396 |
| Population Growth | -0.73% |
| Median Household Income | $59,840 |
| Median Home Value | $146,200 |
| Total Housing Units | 12,375 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,618 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 45.4% |
| Median Age | 48.2 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 1,267 (7.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 5.7% |
Market Overview
Potter County, Pennsylvania has a population of 16,276, which has declined 0.73% since 2020. The median household income is $59,840, below the national median of $74,580 by 19.8%. With a median home value of $146,200 and an unemployment rate of 5.7%, the local economy is moderate. The housing vacancy rate of 45.4% suggests soft market conditions. The county's location in Pennsylvania makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $4,142 per acre, with properties averaging 40.30 acres. There are currently 25 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Potter County, Pennsylvania?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Potter County has a population of 16,276. The county has declined 0.73% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Potter County?
The median household income in Potter County is $59,840, which is 19.8% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Potter County growing or shrinking?
Potter County is shrinking. The population has declined 0.73% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Potter County?
The median home value in Potter County is $146,200. The housing vacancy rate is 45.4%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, indicating a moderate local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $4,142 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $7,750.
Does Reelvest buy land in Potter County, Pennsylvania?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout Pennsylvania, including Potter County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.