How much house does $500,000 buy you in Williamsport?

Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. The typical U.S. home sold for $159,000, while starter homes averaged just $101,000. Fast-forward to today, and prices have more than doubled: A standard home now sells for $440,000, with starter homes approaching $300,000. 

These current prices have put homeownership out of reach for many – and things don't look to be improving. Prices are still rising, affordability keeps dropping, and starter homes are becoming harder to find as home values climb. This has created a very sluggish and difficult housing market. In fact, even the usual busy spring and summer buying seasons were unusually slow this year.

While $500,000 once stretched much further, in many cities today, it's not nearly enough. But what about Williamsport?

To find out, Redfin Real Estate found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Williamsport right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.

1100 Campbell St, Williamsport, PA 17701
- Price: $495,000
- 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 6,796
- See 1100 Campbell St, Williamsport, PA 17701 on Redfin.com

53 E Houston Ave, Montgomery, PA 17752
- Price: $440,000
- 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,907
- See 53 E Houston Ave, Montgomery, PA 17752 on Redfin.com

313 Princeton Avenue Ext, Williamsport, PA 17701
- Price: $359,900
- 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,520
- See 313 Princeton Avenue Ext, Williamsport, PA 17701 on Redfin.com

112 Deer View Rd, Unityville, PA 17774
- Price: $399,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,312
- See 112 Deer View Rd, Unityville, PA 17774 on Redfin.com

1130 Canterbury Rd, Williamsport, PA 17701
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,606
- See 1130 Canterbury Rd, Williamsport, PA 17701 on Redfin.com

220 Reservoir Rd, Williamsport, PA 17701
- Price: $446,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,750
- See 220 Reservoir Rd, Williamsport, PA 17701 on Redfin.com

54 Rolling Hill Ln, Montoursville, PA 17754
- Price: $440,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,933
- See 54 Rolling Hill Ln, Montoursville, PA 17754 on Redfin.com

672 Old Cement Rd, Montoursville, PA 17754
- Price: $375,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,704
- See 672 Old Cement Rd, Montoursville, PA 17754 on Redfin.com

3012 Mountain Cres, Montoursville, PA 17754
- Price: $464,500
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,080
- See 3012 Mountain Cres, Montoursville, PA 17754 on Redfin.com

229 Irion Dr, Montoursville, PA 17754
- Price: $449,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,442
- See 229 Irion Dr, Montoursville, PA 17754 on Redfin.com

236 Woodview Dr, Cogan Station, PA 17728
- Price: $424,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,960
- See 236 Woodview Dr, Cogan Station, PA 17728 on Redfin.com

1601 Sheridan St, Williamsport, PA 17701
- Price: $429,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,654
- See 1601 Sheridan St, Williamsport, PA 17701 on Redfin.com

1361 Cemetery Rd, Montoursville, PA 17754
- Price: $379,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,796
- See 1361 Cemetery Rd, Montoursville, PA 17754 on Redfin.com

106 Crescent Hill Rd, Cogan Station, PA 17728
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,572
- See 106 Crescent Hill Rd, Cogan Station, PA 17728 on Redfin.com

961 Baker Hill Rd, Hughesville, PA 17737
- Price: $370,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,552
- See 961 Baker Hill Rd, Hughesville, PA 17737 on Redfin.com

1711 E 3Rd St, Williamsport, PA 17701
- Price: $350,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 219
- See 1711 E 3Rd St, Williamsport, PA 17701 on Redfin.com

931 Hollywood Cir, Williamsport, PA 17701
- Price: $399,000
- 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,053
- See 931 Hollywood Cir, Williamsport, PA 17701 on Redfin.com

1205 Clayton Ave, Williamsport, PA 17701
- Price: $435,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,609
- See 1205 Clayton Ave, Williamsport, PA 17701 on Redfin.com

2125 Reeder Rd, Montoursville, PA 17754
- Price: $425,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,986
- See 2125 Reeder Rd, Montoursville, PA 17754 on Redfin.com

13 Clearview Ln, Cogan Station, PA 17728
- Price: $435,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,678
- See 13 Clearview Ln, Cogan Station, PA 17728 on Redfin.com

680 Myers Rd, Muncy Valley, PA 17758
- Price: $450,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,995
- See 680 Myers Rd, Muncy Valley, PA 17758 on Redfin.com

Warrensville Rd, Montoursville, PA 17754
- Price: $435,990
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,053
- See Warrensville Rd, Montoursville, PA 17754 on Redfin.com

17798 N State Route 44, Lock Haven, PA 17745
- Price: $359,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,440
- See 17798 N State Route 44, Lock Haven, PA 17745 on Redfin.com

17798 Pennsylvania 44, Jersey Shore, PA 17740
- Price: $359,900
- 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,440
- See 17798 Pennsylvania 44, Jersey Shore, PA 17740 on Redfin.com

3427 Lycoming Mall Dr, Montoursville, PA 17754
- Price: $499,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,373
- See 3427 Lycoming Mall Dr, Montoursville, PA 17754 on Redfin.com

3630 Linn St, Cogan Station, PA 17728
- Price: $350,000
- 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,192
- See 3630 Linn St, Cogan Station, PA 17728 on Redfin.com

270 Mill Run Rd, Cammal, PA 17723
- Price: $399,800
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 720
- See 270 Mill Run Rd, Cammal, PA 17723 on Redfin.com

64 Spring Rd, Hughesville, PA 17737
- Price: $389,900
- 1 bedroom, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,728
- See 64 Spring Rd, Hughesville, PA 17737 on Redfin.com

168 N Shaffer Hill Rd, Cogan Station, PA 17728
- Price: $399,900
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 400
- See 168 N Shaffer Hill Rd, Cogan Station, PA 17728 on Redfin.com