Special Interest
Housing in Clearfield County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Clearfield County averages $791/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Pennsylvania median of $1,209 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 28% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Clearfield County FMR Area are $768 for a studio, $829 for 1‑bedroom, $1,038 for 2‑bedroom, $1,372 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,377 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $247 increase for a 2-bedroom in Clearfield County shows a 31% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Clearfield County was 3.9% in 2024, compared to Pennsylvania at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
