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Saint clair, PA — ZIP 17970

Population: 3,171 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 17970 (Saint clair, PA) is $110,000 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $142,450 after a median 55 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$110,000

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$110,000
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+29.7%
5-year appreciation
+41.4%
10-year appreciation
+172.3%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$111,684
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
$142,450
Median list price
$204,950
Median price per sqft
$97
1-year sale-price change
+19.7%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
6

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Saint Clair Area El/MS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Eastern Diversified Metals (12.7 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
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.1 in
Annual snowfall
47.1 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
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,907
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,814

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (25 mi)
National parks include
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Steamtown National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Tidmore Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREET, ST LUKE'S MINERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, GEISINGER ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+419 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
85.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,182
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
67.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
42,503
Average weekly wage
$998
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
113

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

How it compares

ZIP 17970State medianUS median
Median home value$110,000$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$142,450$254,900$325,000
Median days on market55 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,182$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 17970?
$110,000.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 17970?
$142,450.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 17970?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 17970?
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 17970?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane.
Is ZIP 17970 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 17970?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 17970?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 17970?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 17970?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 17970 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 17970?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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