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Buck hill falls, PA — ZIP 18323

Population: 222 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 18323 (Buck hill falls, PA) is $458,076 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $650,000 after a median 157 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, coldwave, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$458,076

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

157

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$458,076
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+29.7%
10-year appreciation
+84.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$458,076
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
$650,000
Median list price
$460,000
Median price per sqft
$256
1-year sale-price change
+85.7%
Median days on market
157 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
93.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.4%

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)
lightning, coldWave, winterWeather, hurricane, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · 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
85.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tobyhanna Army Depot (7.6 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
50.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.4 in
Annual snowfall
34.4 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
270
Days with Moderate air quality
21
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,152
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,948

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (18 mi)
National parks include
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Steamtown National Historic Site, Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Flying Dollar Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - POCONO, ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - MONROE CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
-431 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
46.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.2%
Median annual property tax
$6,509
Households with broadband internet
100.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
46,310
Average weekly wage
$943
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
203

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

How it compares

ZIP 18323State medianUS median
Median home value$458,076$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$650,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market157 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,509$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 18323?
$458,076.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 18323?
$650,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 18323?
Median days on market: 157 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 18323?
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 18323?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, winterWeather, hurricane, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 18323 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 18323?
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 18323?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 18323?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 18323 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 18323?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 18323?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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