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Atglen, PA

Atglen, PA.

Population: 2,950 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Atglen, PA is $427,500 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $468,000 after a median 41 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, drought, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$427,500

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$427,500
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.9%
5-year appreciation
+34.9%
10-year appreciation
+84.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$427,500
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
$468,000
Median list price
$485,000
Median price per sqft
$218
1-year sale-price change
+0.6%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,510/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,170/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,410/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
Octorara Primary LC, Octorara El Sch, Octorara Area JSHS, Octorara Intermediate Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Old Wilmington Road Ground Water Contamination (5.4 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
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.9 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)
45
Days with Good air quality
220
Days with Moderate air quality
134
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
248

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,551
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,538

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (22 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Chester County G O Carlson Airport (CTH) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lancaster Airport (LNS) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
COATESVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER, UPMC LITITZ, LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+607 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
32.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.9%
Median annual property tax
$5,969
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
65.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
228,282
Average weekly wage
$1,666
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
898

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

How it compares

AtglenState medianUS median
Median home value$427,500$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$468,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market41 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,969$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 Atglen, PA?
$427,500.
What is the median sale price in Atglen, PA?
$468,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Atglen, PA?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Atglen, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,800/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Atglen, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Atglen, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Atglen, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Atglen, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Atglen, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Atglen, PA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Atglen, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Atglen, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Atglen, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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