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Bradford, PA

Bradford, PA.

Population: 16,556 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bradford, PA is $112,377 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $122,200 after a median 88 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,098/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inlandflooding, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$112,377

Median home value

-1.3%

1-year change

88

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$112,377
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
+3.1%
5-year appreciation
+10.1%
10-year appreciation
+29.0%
All-time peak (2025-08)
$114,521
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
$122,200
Median list price
$159,900
Median price per sqft
$104
1-year sale-price change
-8.1%
Median days on market
88 days
Homes sold (recent period)
26
For-sale inventory
55
Sale-to-list ratio
95.5%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
-1.9%
New listings (monthly)
21

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,098/mo
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
Floyd C Fretz MS, School Street El Sch, Bradford Area HS, George Blaisdell El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Olean Well Field (20.6 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
48.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.8 in
Annual snowfall
46.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,992
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,121

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Sam's Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
OLEAN GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-81 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,948
Housing built before 1970
77.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,899
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
77.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,652
Average weekly wage
$919
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
15

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

How it compares

BradfordState medianUS median
Median home value$112,377$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$122,200$254,900$325,000
Median days on market88 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,098/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,899$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 Bradford, PA?
$112,377.
What is the median sale price in Bradford, PA?
$122,200.
How long do homes take to sell in Bradford, PA?
Median days on market: 88 days.
What is typical rent in Bradford, PA?
Typical rent: $1,098/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bradford, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Bradford, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Bradford, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bradford, PA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bradford, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bradford, PA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bradford, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Bradford, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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