Housing data for Sugarcreek, PA
Sugarcreek, PA has an estimated 4,716 residents and 2,376 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a borough in Venango County.
14.1% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $802 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−5.9%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 4,716 (±34)
- Housing units
- 2,376 (±185)
- Households that rent
- 14.1%
- Median gross rent
- $802
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −5.9%
What stands out in Sugarcreek
Households that rent: 14.1% (±6.4 points) in Sugarcreek, lower than in Venango County (24.7%).
Households without a vehicle: 3.1% (±3.5 points) in Sugarcreek, lower than in Venango County (7.6%).
Median real estate taxes: $1,174 (±$117) in Sugarcreek, lower than in Venango County ($1,520).
Average commute: 19.1 minutes (±3.5) in Sugarcreek, lower than in Venango County (23.1 minutes).
Housing in Sugarcreek at a glance
- Median rent: $802 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $823 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 38.7% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 14.1% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $63,987 median household income
- Home values: $108,200 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,020 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,174 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 2.1% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 64.4% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 82.8% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 75.9% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 19.1 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −5.9% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 11.5% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Sugarcreek against Venango County, its state and the nation
| Sugarcreek | Venango County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,716 (±34) | 49,801 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,376 (±185) | 26,244 (±179) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 14.1% (±6.4 points) | 24.7% (±1.5 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $802 (±$249) | $795 (±$26) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $63,987 (±$11,487) | $61,522 (±$2,262) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $108,200 (±$11,830) | $119,800 (±$3,729) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,174 (±$117) | $1,520 (±$60) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 82.8% (±11.4 points) | 73.6% (±2.6 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 19.1 minutes (±3.5) | 23.1 minutes (±0.9) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 86.1% (±6.6 points) | 88.3% (±1.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 49.2 years (±5.5) | 47.6 years (±0.3) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Sugarcreek covers 37.5 square miles of land, about 126 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Sugarcreek has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,014 (±18) | 4,716 (±34) | −5.9% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 2,525 (±184) | 2,376 (±185) | −5.9% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $601 (±$103) | $802 (±$249) | +33.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $76,700 (±$5,384) | $108,200 (±$11,830) | +41.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $42,315 (±$6,945) | $63,987 (±$11,487) | +51.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $819 (±$124) | $1,020 (±$107) | +24.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,191 (±$83) | $1,174 (±$117) | −1.4% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 24.3% (±6.8 points) | 14.1% (±6.4 points) | −10.2 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1% (±9.2 points) | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | −6.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Sugarcreek
In 2025, the Sugarcreek Police Department reported 128 violent and 383 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Venango County, the departments that report recorded 130 violent and 651 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in Sugarcreek
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16343 | 100% | 670 | — | $106,100 | $83,264 |
| 16323 | 27% | 14,353 | $773 | $131,200 | $62,562 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Sugarcreek
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin (Venango County) | 4.0 mi | $731 | $116,900 | 52.5% |
| Cooperstown | 4.7 mi | $942 | $112,900 | 15.5% |
| Oakland Township (Venango County) | 5.3 mi | $1,565 | $166,700 | 9.1% |
| Jackson Township (Venango County) | 5.6 mi | $725 | $135,200 | 12.4% |
| Oil City | 6.3 mi | $821 | $74,100 | 38.7% |
| Canal Township | 6.5 mi | $671 | $134,000 | 8.5% |
| Frenchcreek Township | 6.7 mi | $937 | $154,100 | 11.4% |
| Sandycreek Township | 6.7 mi | $858 | $177,800 | 8.7% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like Sugarcreek
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Township (McKean County) | $890 | $99,200 | $70,362 | 9.8% |
| Conewango Township | $896 | $122,000 | $57,050 | 15.1% |
| Cornplanter Township | $846 | $112,000 | $68,929 | 6.9% |
| Oakland (community, Cambria County) | $770 | $99,100 | $61,483 | 18.6% |
| North Warren | $914 | $121,500 | $56,549 | 10.5% |
| Kline Township | $856 | $119,100 | $53,125 | 13.1% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Pennsylvania.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Sugarcreek, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $706 | $775 | $1,014 | $1,276 | $1,429 |
HUD income limits for Sugarcreek, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,100 | $30,200 | $48,300 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,500 | $55,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,800 | $62,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,100 | $68,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,550 | $74,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,450 | $85,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,900 | $91,050 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Venango County, PA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $81,300.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sugarcreek
What is the average rent in Sugarcreek, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Sugarcreek is $802 (±$249) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Sugarcreek?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Sugarcreek, PA is $823 (±$216) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Sugarcreek?
Sugarcreek has an estimated 280 (±129) renting households, 14.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Sugarcreek?
The median household income in Sugarcreek is $63,987 (±$11,487) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Sugarcreek, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $108,200 (±$11,830) for owner-occupied homes in Sugarcreek (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Sugarcreek?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Sugarcreek, PA is $1,020 (±$107) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is Sugarcreek growing?
In Sugarcreek, the number of residents went from 5,014 in 2015–2019 to 4,716 in 2020–2024 (−5.9%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in Sugarcreek?
The ZIP codes that cover Sugarcreek are 16343, 16323.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sugarcreek borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sugarcreek borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sugarcreek borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sugarcreek borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sugarcreek borough, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sugarcreek borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sugarcreek borough, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Venango County, PA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Venango County, PA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Sugarcreek Police Department (ORI PA0610500)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Sugarcreek borough, Pennsylvania (place:75000, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .