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Waynesboro, PA — ZIP 17268

Population: 29,362 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 17268 (Waynesboro, PA) is $280,024 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $299,900 after a median 62 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,395/month. 6 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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$280,024

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$280,024
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+9.8%
5-year appreciation
+24.6%
10-year appreciation
+68.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$280,024
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
$299,900
Median list price
$272,450
Median price per sqft
$176
1-year sale-price change
+13.2%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
81
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
40 days
New listings (monthly)
30

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,395/mo
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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Fairview Avenue El Sch, Hooverville El Sch, Mowrey El Sch, Waynesboro Area SHS, Summitview 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) (11.3 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
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.9 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
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,808
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,810

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Catoctin Mountain Park (10 mi)
National parks include
Catoctin Mountain Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WELLSPAN WAYNESBORO HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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
1,975
Housing built before 1970
44.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,366
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
75.9%

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 17268State medianUS median
Median home value$280,024$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$299,900$254,900$325,000
Median days on market62 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,395/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,366$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 17268?
$280,024.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 17268?
$299,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 17268?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 17268?
Typical rent: $1,395/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 17268?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 17268 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 17268?
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 17268?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 17268?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 17268?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 17268 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 17268?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 17268?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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