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Mercersburg, PA — ZIP 17236

Population: 8,845 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 17236 (Mercersburg, PA) is $297,062 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $263,500 after a median 16 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$297,062

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$297,062
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+7.4%
5-year appreciation
+19.7%
10-year appreciation
+61.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$297,062
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
$263,500
Median list price
$285,000
Median price per sqft
$180
1-year sale-price change
+3.3%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Montgomery El Sch, Mountain View El Sch, James Buchanan HS, James Buchanan MS, Mercersburg El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Central Chemical (Hagerstown) (15.5 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
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.0 in
Annual snowfall
8.5 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
267
Days with Moderate air quality
32
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,051
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,298

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
Antietam National Battlefield (26 mi)
National parks include
Antietam National Battlefield, Catoctin Mountain Park, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
JJ & PK Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER, BROOK LANE HEALTH SERVICES, WELLSPAN CHAMBERSBURG HOSPITAL
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)
+100 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
49.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,929
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
78.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
51,659
Average weekly wage
$991
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
307

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

How it compares

ZIP 17236State medianUS median
Median home value$297,062$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$263,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market16 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,929$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 17236?
$297,062.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 17236?
$263,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 17236?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 17236?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,339/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 17236?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 17236 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 17236?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 17236?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 17236?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 17236?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 17236 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 17236?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 17236?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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