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Abbottstown, PA

Abbottstown, PA.

Population: 4,133 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Abbottstown, PA is $334,574 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $319,900 after a median 158 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$334,574

Median home value

+3.5%

1-year change

158

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$334,574
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.5%
5-year appreciation
+28.2%
10-year appreciation
+72.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$334,574
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
$319,900
Median list price
$325,900
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
+27.6%
Median days on market
158 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
7

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 Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Shriver's Corner (12 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
57.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.9 in
Annual snowfall
4.0 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)
50
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Moderate air quality
166
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
241

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,743
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,727

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
Gettysburg National Military Park (15 mi)
National parks include
Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
49
Nearest airport
Schulteis Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL, WELLSPAN SURGERY AND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+417 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
28.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,717
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
67.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,640
Average weekly wage
$980
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
403

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

How it compares

AbbottstownState medianUS median
Median home value$334,574$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$319,900$254,900$325,000
Median days on market158 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,717$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 Abbottstown, PA?
$334,574.
What is the median sale price in Abbottstown, PA?
$319,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Abbottstown, PA?
Median days on market: 158 days.
What is typical rent in Abbottstown, PA?
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 Abbottstown, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Abbottstown, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Abbottstown, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Abbottstown, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Abbottstown, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Abbottstown, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Abbottstown, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Abbottstown, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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