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Dauphin, PA — ZIP 17018

Population: 3,902 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 17018 (Dauphin, PA) is $303,349 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $280,000 after a median 8 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$303,349

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$303,349
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+32.0%
10-year appreciation
+78.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$303,349
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
$280,000
Median list price
$280,000
Median price per sqft
$176
1-year sale-price change
-8.9%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$910/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,290/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,660/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,710/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Middle Paxton El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Navy Ships Parts Control Center (16.3 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
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.8 in
Annual snowfall
22.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
169
Days with Moderate air quality
184
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
255

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
29,039
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,535

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (21 mi)
National parks include
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Gettysburg National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Gusler Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport (MUI) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER, UPMC CARLISLE, PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-426 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
52.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,470
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
69.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
150,655
Average weekly wage
$1,261
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
275

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

How it compares

ZIP 17018State medianUS median
Median home value$303,349$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$280,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market8 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,470$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 17018?
$303,349.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 17018?
$280,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 17018?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 17018?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,290/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 17018?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, coldWave.
Is ZIP 17018 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 17018?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 17018?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 17018?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 17018?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 17018 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 17018?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 17018?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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