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Russell, PA Housing Market
The last median sale price Redfin published was $352,500, -25.0% year over year (through May 2026). With homes going under contract in about 105 days, Russell is a leaning buyer's. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $352,500 home is about $1,882/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Russell, PA
Median sale price
$352,500
-25.0% year over year
Redfin, through April 2026
Days on market
105
Slow-moving
Redfin, through April 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$97,647
Home costs 3.6x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through April 2026
Zillow figures refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Russell a buyer's or seller's market?
Russell, PA is a leaning buyer's and homes selling in about 105 days. We classify markets from months of supply, sale-to-list ratio and days on market together — no single number decides it.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Russell housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Russell, PA. Redfin, through April 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $352,500 |
| Year-over-year price change | -25.0% |
| Median price per sq ft | $143/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 105 days |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 97.1% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 2 |
| Market condition | Leaning buyer's |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Russell is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Russell is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Russell home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Russell, PA rose 100.7%, from $175,650 to $352,500.
Redfin, through April 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Russell?
Priced off the median sale price of $352,500 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $70,500 | $282,000 | $1,882/mo |
| 5% | $17,625 | $334,875 | $2,235/mo |
Redfin, through April 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,882, that implies roughly $80,650 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Russell earns $97,647, about $16,997 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 3.6x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Buying in Russell in the next 12 months?
Tell us your timeline. We send the Russell market brief: the price ranges that actually clear, how long homes sit, and what to fix on your credit before you apply.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Russell?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Russell, PA, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Russell?
Active listings in Russell, PA went from 2 in June 2024 to 1 in December 2025, a -50.0% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 4 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 | not published |
| November 2024 | 4 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 5 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 | not published |
| December 2025 | 1 | 1 |
Redfin, through December 2025
How does Russell compare to Pennsylvania and the U.S.?
Russell homes sell for $352,500 — 7% above the Pennsylvania median of $330,200. Against the national median of $410,700, Russell runs 14% lower. Year-over-year, Russell moved -25.0% against Pennsylvania's +5.3% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell, PA | $352,500 | -25.0% | 105 days |
| Pennsylvania statewide | $330,200 | +5.3% | 30 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through April 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Russell
What buyers should watch
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $353 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $352,500 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Russell listing goes under contract in 105 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 97.1% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Russell varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Russell
Explore homes currently listed for sale in Russell, Pennsylvania across major real estate platforms.
How much do homes cost in Russell by property type?
How the Russell, PA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through April 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $352,500 | $143/sq ft | 2 | 105 days |
Who lives in Russell?
American Community Survey estimates for Russell. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
1,300
Households
558
Median income
$97,647/yr
Median age
50.5 years
Owner-occupied
88.2%
Median home value
$192,200
Median gross rent
$654/mo
Mean commute
19.3 min
88.2% of occupied homes in Russell are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market.
Which public schools serve Russell?
2 schools tracked · 744 students
The largest public schools serving Russell, PA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Eisenhower MS/HS
Grades 6-12 · 416 students
Eisenhower El Sch
Grades K-5 · 328 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Russell, PA?
Ordered by distance from Russell, not by size. Compare Russell side by side with any of them.
Russell housing market FAQ
Is Russell a buyer's or seller's market?
Russell, PA is currently a leaning buyer's based on the supply, pace-of-sale and sale-to-list data we hold for this city. Redfin's public market tracker last published in May 2026, so this classification will not move until a new source fills that gap.
How much do homes cost in Russell?
The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $352,500, about $143 per square foot.
Is Russell cheaper than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Russell's median sale price of $352,500 is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania statewide median of $330,200, and 14% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Russell?
Homes in Russell, PA spent a median of 105 days on market before going under contract, versus 30 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Russell?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $352,500 home is about $1,882 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $80,650 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $97,647.
Are home prices rising in Russell?
Redfin's last published year-over-year change for Russell, PA was -25.0%, measured through May 2026. That series is frozen; treat it as a historical reading rather than a current trend.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Russell?
Russell ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Russell?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Russell, PA is a leaning buyer's, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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