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Barto, PA — ZIP 19504

Population: 5,335 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 19504 (Barto, PA) is $466,710 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $433,500 after a median 64 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 winterweather, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$466,710

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$466,710
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
5-year appreciation
+27.8%
10-year appreciation
+72.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$466,710
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
$433,500
Median list price
$599,000
Median price per sqft
$192
1-year sale-price change
-5.8%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+3.3%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,180/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,480/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,960/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
Washington El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Bally Ground Water Contamination (1.3 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
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)
48
Days with Good air quality
205
Days with Moderate air quality
147
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
287

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,910
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,940

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (17 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
65
Nearest airport
Butter Valley Golf Port Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
JEFFERSON LANSDALE HOSPITAL, ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - UPPER BUCKS CAMPUS, ST LUKES HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-222 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
42.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,280
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
81.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
152,923
Average weekly wage
$1,175
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
171

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

How it compares

ZIP 19504State medianUS median
Median home value$466,710$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$433,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market64 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,280$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 19504?
$466,710.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 19504?
$433,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 19504?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 19504?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,480/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 19504?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 19504 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 19504?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 19504?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 19504?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Bally Ground Water Contamination, 1.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 19504?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 19504 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 19504?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 19504?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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