Average Cost of an Acre of Land in Pennsylvania (2026)
The average value of farmland in Pennsylvania is about $8,490 per acre based on the latest USDA data, roughly 95% above the national average of $4,350. Pennsylvania farmland holds strong value, especially the prized soils of Lancaster County, and proximity to Northeast metros keeps demand firm.
Average agricultural land values from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Land Values 2025 Summary (August 2025). Building lots and developed parcels sell for more; always check recent local sales.
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What affects land prices in Pennsylvania
- Lancaster and the southeast. Some of the most valuable farmland in the country sits in PA's Amish farm belt.
- Distance to metros. Land within reach of Philadelphia and the I-95 corridor prices higher.
- Mineral rights. In the north and west, Marcellus shale gas rights can affect a parcel's value.
- Soil quality. Productive limestone soils command a premium over rocky upland ground.
How Pennsylvania compares
At about $8,490 an acre, Pennsylvania sits 95% above the US average of $4,350. Cropland here averages $9,560 an acre and pasture $4,240, against national figures of $5,830 and $1,920. These are working-farmland averages: a buildable lot near a city runs well above them, and raw, remote acreage well below.
Common questions
On average, about $8,490 per acre for farmland in the latest USDA figures. That's the agricultural average; a buildable lot near a city costs more and remote acreage less. Enter a local listing price in the calculator above to price your own parcel.
Yes. Pennsylvania farmland rose 4% in the latest USDA report, slower than the national average of 4.3%.
No. The USDA figure is average agricultural land value. Residential and commercial building lots sell well above it. Treat the average as a floor for rural acreage and compare against recent local sales before you buy.
43,560 square feet. Use the square feet to acres tool to convert any lot size, in either direction.
These are planning estimates based on USDA agricultural land values, not an appraisal. Land prices vary widely by county, parcel, access, and use. Confirm with recent local sales or a licensed appraiser before buying or selling.