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Ephrata, PA Home Values and Rents
The median home value in Ephrata is $224,400, 415th highest of 984 cities and towns in Pennsylvania. Median rent is $1,401 a month.
- Median home value
- $224,400
- 415th of 984 in PA
- Median rent
- $1,401/mo
- Zillow observed rent
- Price change, 1 year
- +5.0%
- County index, 2025
- Homeownership
- 55.6%
- PA: 69.3%
Home sale prices in the Lancaster, PA area
Zillow median sale price, Sep 2026
$369,190+8.6% from a year earlier
Half of homes in the metro area sold for more and half for less. Zillow publishes sale prices for metro areas, not for single counties or cities.
Lancaster County home price trend
FHFA annual House Price Index for Lancaster County, 2000 = 100, compared with Pennsylvania
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| Period | Lancaster County |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 281 |
| 2024 | 267 |
| 2023 | 251 |
| 2022 | 228 |
| 2021 | 197 |
| 2020 | 177 |
| 2019 | 170 |
| 2018 | 164 |
| 2017 | 155 |
| 2016 | 149 |
| 2015 | 145 |
| 2014 | 142 |
| 2013 | 140 |
| 2012 | 139 |
| 2011 | 142 |
Over five years, Lancaster County prices changed +58.6%, compared with +37.2% for Pennsylvania.
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency · Last updated 08/01/2026
Home values by ZIP code
Median home value and rent (ACS 2020-2024); price changes from the FHFA annual ZIP index
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| # | ZIP code | Median value | Median rent | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17522 | $285,200 | $1,240 | +5.3% | +58.7% |
Fair Market Rents, FY2027
HUD rent standard for Lancaster, PA MSA
| Unit size | Monthly rent | vs FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,152 | +4.5% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,256 | +3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,553 | +1.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,978 | -0.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,041 | +1.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in Ephrata, PA?
- The median home value in Ephrata is $224,400, based on the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. The Pennsylvania median is $254,500.
- How much is rent in Ephrata?
- The median rent in Ephrata is $1,401 a month (Zillow Observed Rent Index). HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit is $1,553.
- Are home prices going up in Ephrata?
- Home prices in Lancaster County changed +5.0% over one year and +58.6% over five years, as of 2025.
- How does Ephrata compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
- Ephrata has the 415th highest median home value of 984 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in Pennsylvania.
- Which ZIP code in Ephrata has the highest home values?
- ZIP code 17522 has the highest median home value at $285,200.