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Hawley, PA — ZIP 18428

Population: 12,634 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 18428 (Hawley, PA) is $327,562 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $155,000 after a median 7 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, inlandflooding, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$327,562

Median home value

+4.8%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$327,562
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.5%
5-year appreciation
+30.5%
10-year appreciation
+107.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$327,562
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
$155,000
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
-63.1%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
187
Sale-to-list ratio
91.2%
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
49

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Wallenpaupack Pri Sch, Wallenpaupack Area HS, Wallenpaupack Area MS, Wallenpaupack North Intrmd Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
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
92.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cortese Landfill (13.8 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
47.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,290
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,508

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River (18 mi)
National parks include
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Steamtown National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Mountain Bay Air Park Inc Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, BON SECOURS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - POCONO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
+455 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
24.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,115
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,747
Average weekly wage
$732
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
185

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

How it compares

ZIP 18428State medianUS median
Median home value$327,562$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$155,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market7 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,115$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 18428?
$327,562.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 18428?
$155,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 18428?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 18428?
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 18428?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 18428 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 18428?
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 18428?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 18428?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 18428?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 18428 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 18428?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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