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Carlisle borough, Pennsylvania real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Carlisle borough, PA (Cumberland County) — Census median home value $212,400, county listing prices up about 2.7% over the past year.
Carlisle borough, PA is in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 21,335, with a median household income of $59,742. Census data puts Carlisle borough's median home value at $212,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Cumberland County's current median listing price runs $422,993, up about 2.7% over the past year.
At a glance
Carlisle borough market snapshot
Population
21,335
Median Household Income
$59,742
Median Home Value (city)
$212,400
Median Listing Price (Cumberland County)
$422,993
Median Gross Rent
$986/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.7%
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What makes Carlisle borough different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Carlisle borough's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $212,400. Separately, Cumberland County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $422,993. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Cumberland County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.91% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Carlisle borough has an estimated population of 21,335 and a median household income of $59,742, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Carlisle borough's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Carlisle borough, PA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Carlisle borough's median home value at $212,400. Cumberland County's current median listing price runs $422,993, up about 2.7% over the past year.
What is the population of Carlisle borough, PA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Carlisle borough's population at approximately 21,335.
What's the median rent in Carlisle borough, PA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Carlisle borough at approximately $986 per month.
What is the median household income in Carlisle borough, PA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Carlisle borough at approximately $59,742.
Is the Carlisle borough housing market growing?
Cumberland County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.91% annual change in 2025.
Is Carlisle borough, PA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Carlisle borough's median home value at about 3.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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