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Danville, PA — ZIP 17821

Population: 18,613 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 17821 (Danville, PA) is $276,088 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $251,000 after a median 54 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,425/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$276,088

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$276,088
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+8.1%
5-year appreciation
+12.7%
10-year appreciation
+47.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$276,088
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
$251,000
Median list price
$289,900
Median price per sqft
$163
1-year sale-price change
-15.5%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
57
For-sale inventory
44
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
60
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,425/mo
1-year rent change
+16.8%
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
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Danville Ctr Adolescent Female, Danville Area SD, North Central Secure Trmnt Unt
Schools include
Danville Ctr Adolescent Female, Danville Area MS, Danville Area SHS, Liberty-Valley El Sch, Danville Primary Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
MW Manufacturing (0.1 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
63.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.2 in
Annual snowfall
15.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,476
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,155

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (42 mi)
National parks include
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Steamtown National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Danville Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
DANVILLE STATE HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-26 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
41.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,481
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
69.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,232
Average weekly wage
$1,628
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
16

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

How it compares

ZIP 17821State medianUS median
Median home value$276,088$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$251,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market54 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,425/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,481$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 17821?
$276,088.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 17821?
$251,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 17821?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 17821?
Typical rent: $1,425/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 17821?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is ZIP 17821 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 17821?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 17821?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 17821?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: MW Manufacturing, 0.1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 17821?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 17821 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 17821?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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