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Bear creek, PA

Bear creek, PA.

Population: 628 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bear creek, PA is $412,700. Homes sell for a median $525,000 after a median 3 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$412,700

Median home value

3

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$412,700
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
$525,000
Median days on market
3 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%

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)
winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation/Church Road TCE (7.4 mi — proposed for listing)
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
57.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.4 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
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,270
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,722

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (16 mi)
National parks include
Steamtown National Historic Site, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport (WBW) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
GEISINGER-COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, GEISINGER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER NORTHEAST
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+22 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
52.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.2%
Median annual property tax
$5,500
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
88.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
128,035
Average weekly wage
$1,017
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
126

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

How it compares

Bear creekState medianUS median
Median sale price$525,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market3 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,500$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 Bear creek, PA?
$412,700.
What is the median sale price in Bear creek, PA?
$525,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bear creek, PA?
Median days on market: 3 days.
What is typical rent in Bear creek, 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 Bear creek, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Bear creek, PA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Bear creek, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bear creek, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bear creek, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Bear creek, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Bear creek, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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