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Emigsville, PA — ZIP 17318

Population: 230 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 17318 (Emigsville, PA) is $227,184 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $239,900 after a median 33 days on market. 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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$227,184

Median home value

+5.3%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$227,184
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+23.2%
5-year appreciation
+45.7%
10-year appreciation
+102.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$227,184
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
$239,900
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
1-year forecast
+2.1%

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 Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
East Mount Zion (3.2 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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)
48
Days with Good air quality
198
Days with Moderate air quality
150
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
256

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
456
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
59,047
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
50,608

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (27 mi)
National parks include
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Gettysburg National Military Park, Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Lazy B Ranch Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+1,060 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
70.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,705
Households with broadband internet
100.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
163,174
Average weekly wage
$1,129
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
538

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

How it compares

ZIP 17318State medianUS median
Median home value$227,184$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$239,900$254,900$325,000
Median days on market33 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,705$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 17318?
$227,184.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 17318?
$239,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 17318?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 17318?
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 17318?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, coldWave.
Is ZIP 17318 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 17318?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 17318?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 17318?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: East Mount Zion, 3.2 mi.
Is ZIP 17318 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 17318?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 17318?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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