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Valley view, PA — ZIP 17983

Population: 1,541 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 17983 (Valley view, PA) is $203,172 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $228,100 after a median 79.5 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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$203,172

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

79.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$203,172
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+17.6%
5-year appreciation
+30.1%
10-year appreciation
+107.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$203,172
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
$228,100
Median list price
$259,900
1-year sale-price change
+2.5%
Median days on market
79.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
1-year forecast
+2.3%

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
Hegins-Hubley El Sch

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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
Whitmoyer Laboratories (22.5 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
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.3 in
Annual snowfall
25.1 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
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,023
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,183

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (17 mi)
National parks include
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Masser Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport (MUI) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREET
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)
+419 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,953
Housing built before 1970
63.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,728
Households with broadband internet
81.4%

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 17983State medianUS median
Median home value$203,172$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$228,100$254,900$325,000
Median days on market80 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,728$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 17983?
$203,172.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 17983?
$228,100.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 17983?
Median days on market: 79.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 17983?
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 17983?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane.
Is ZIP 17983 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 17983?
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 17983?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 17983?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 17983?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 17983 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 17983?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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