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North huntingdon, PA — ZIP 15642

Population: 46,325 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 15642 (North huntingdon, PA) is $265,969 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $268,000 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,468/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with inlandflooding, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$265,969

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$265,969
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+16.9%
10-year appreciation
+47.4%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$270,340
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$268,000
Median list price
$300,000
Median price per sqft
$192
1-year sale-price change
-10.7%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
93
For-sale inventory
100
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
89
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
27 days
New listings (monthly)
51

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,468/mo
1-year rent change
0.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$940/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,010/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,560/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,680/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Hempfield Area SD, Norwin SD, Penn-Trafford SD
Schools include
West Hempfield El Sch, West Hempfield MS, Sunset Valley El Sch, Sheridan Terrace El Sch, Hillcrest Intermediate Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lindane Dump (21.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.5 in
Annual snowfall
7.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
227
Days with Moderate air quality
70
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
50,514
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
50,592

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Fort Necessity National Battlefield (36 mi)
National parks include
Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Friendship Hill National Historic Site, Flight 93 National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Inter County Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
UPMC MCKEESPORT HOSPITAL, UPMC MERCY, ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+382 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
54.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,844
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
82.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
116,310
Average weekly wage
$1,047
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
264

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 15642State medianUS median
Median home value$265,969$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$268,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market52 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,468/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,844$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 15642?
$265,969.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 15642?
$268,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 15642?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 15642?
Typical rent: $1,468/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 15642?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, hail, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 15642 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 15642?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 15642?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 15642?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 15642?
10 schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 15642 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 15642?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 15642?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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