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Leechburg, PA — ZIP 15656

Population: 9,506 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 15656 (Leechburg, PA) is $171,651 — down 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $259,700 after a median 89 days on market. 4 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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$171,651

Median home value

-2.7%

1-year change

89

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$171,651
1-year appreciation
-2.7%
3-year appreciation
+1.2%
5-year appreciation
+6.4%
10-year appreciation
+44.1%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$178,516
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
$259,700
Median list price
$189,900
Median price per sqft
$155
1-year sale-price change
+29.5%
Median days on market
89 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
95.9%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
-0.6%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$770/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$840/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,350/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,450/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Kiski Area SD, Leechburg Area SD
Schools include
Kiski Area North Primary Sch, Leechburg Area HS, David Leech El Sch, Leechburg Area MS

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 (5 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
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.4 in
Annual snowfall
11.8 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
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,126
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,544

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Johnstown Flood National Memorial (50 mi)
National parks include
Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Flight 93 National Memorial, Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Kiski Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
ALLEGHENY VALLEY HOSPITAL, WEST PENN HOSPITAL, UPMC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 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
1,959
Housing built before 1970
64.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,600
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

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 15656State medianUS median
Median home value$171,651$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$259,700$254,900$325,000
Median days on market89 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,600$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 15656?
$171,651.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 15656?
$259,700.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 15656?
Median days on market: 89 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 15656?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,050/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 15656?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, hail, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 15656 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 15656?
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 15656?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 15656?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 15656?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 15656 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 15656?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 15656?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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