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Orrstown, PA — ZIP 17244

Population: 2,263 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 17244 (Orrstown, PA) is $297,437 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $259,900 after a median 11 days on market. 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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$297,437

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$297,437
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+27.8%
10-year appreciation
+91.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$297,437
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
$259,900
Median list price
$267,500
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
-8.8%
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
2

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)

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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
Letterkenny Army Depot (PDO Area) (5.6 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
64.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.2 in
Annual snowfall
29.2 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
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,063
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,876

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (27 mi)
National parks include
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Spud View Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
WELLSPAN CHAMBERSBURG HOSPITAL, ROXBURY TREATMENT CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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
1,974
Housing built before 1970
42.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,074
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
65.7%

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 17244State medianUS median
Median home value$297,437$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$259,900$254,900$325,000
Median days on market11 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,074$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 17244?
$297,437.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 17244?
$259,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 17244?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 17244?
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 17244?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 17244 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 17244?
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 17244?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 17244?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 17244 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 17244?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 17244?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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