The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15824 sells for about $144,500, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $737 a month.
ZIP 15824 — Brockway
The housing market in 15824 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents seeking affordable housing, though sales volume is limited by the small size of the borough. No major new developments are currently impacting the market.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, small-town lifestyle with access to regional outdoor amenities and a lower cost of living.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 11.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 15824, Jefferson County PA
The area is served by the Brockway Area School District, which provides public education for the borough and surrounding communities.
The local economy is historically tied to manufacturing and regional industry, with modest development activity focused on residential maintenance and small-scale commercial updates.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Pennsylvania) — Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion: Formula: (Assessed Value - Exclusion Amount) × Tax Rate = Tax Owed. Exclusion amount varies by school district and county. State (Pennsylvania) — Property Tax Assessment: Tax = Assessed Value × Local Millage Rate (1 mill = $1 per $1,000 of assessed value).
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to Route 219 and Route 28 serving as the main corridors for regional travel.
The area features local parks and proximity to outdoor recreational opportunities in the Allegheny National Forest region, including hiking and fishing.
The rental market is characterized by a limited supply of single-family homes and small multi-family units, with stable demand from local workers.
The local economy is supported by small-scale manufacturing, retail, and public services, with many residents commuting to larger regional employment hubs.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with regional connectivity provided by state highways.
Development is currently limited to small-scale residential and commercial improvements.
Jefferson County utilizes a county-wide assessment system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and municipal levies.
Property insurance rates are generally stable, reflecting the low-risk profile for major natural disasters in the region.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ACS and local municipal reporting.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Angry Goat Gastropub at Doolittle Station4.28.4 mi
- The Hitching Post4.29.6 mi
- Golden Ticket Cinemas DuBois 5410.8 mi
- Scripture Rocks Heritage Park4.511.2 mi
- City Park4.59.7 mi
- Taylor Memorial Park4.63.6 mi
- Dubois Lanes4.710.1 mi
- Coolspring Power Museum4.917.9 mi
- Scripture Rocks Heritage Park4.511.2 mi
- Hide-A-Way Cottages - Hot Tub Cabin Rentals Near Cook Forest4.98.2 mi
- City Park4.59.7 mi
- Taylor Memorial Park4.63.6 mi
- Walter Dick Memorial Park4.412.1 mi
- Treasure Lake Golf Resort - Silver Course4.37.1 mi
- DuBois Country Club4.49.2 mi
- Beechwoods Golf Course4.55.1 mi
- DuBois Mall3.510.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.410.4 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.410.8 mi
- JCPenney410.9 mi
- The Commons4.210.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park offering green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.