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Center valley, PA — ZIP 18034

Population: 9,209 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 18034 (Center valley, PA) is $581,591 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $442,500 after a median 57 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, winterweather, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$581,591

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$581,591
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.2%
5-year appreciation
+32.3%
10-year appreciation
+73.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$581,591
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
$442,500
Median list price
$599,900
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
+19.1%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
9

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Southern Lehigh SHS, Southern Lehigh MS, Hopewell El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Rodale Manufacturing Co., Inc. (4.2 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)

Annual precipitation
51.4 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
230
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
337

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,123
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
51,693
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
48,935

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
Nearest national park
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (25 mi)
National parks include
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
75
Nearest airport
Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
ST LUKE'S WARREN HOSPITAL, ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - UPPER BUCKS CAMPUS, ST LUKES HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-342 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
29.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.3%
Median annual property tax
$6,751
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
87.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
182,559
Average weekly wage
$1,314
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
526

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

How it compares

ZIP 18034State medianUS median
Median home value$581,591$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$442,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market57 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,751$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 18034?
$581,591.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 18034?
$442,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 18034?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 18034?
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 18034?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 18034 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 18034?
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 18034?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 18034?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Rodale Manufacturing Co., Inc., 4.2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 18034?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 18034 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 18034?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 18034?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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