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Butztown, PA

Butztown, PA.

Population: 40,640 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Butztown, PA is $393,840 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $312,000 after a median 10 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,106/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, 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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$393,840

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$393,840
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+32.1%
10-year appreciation
+80.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$393,840
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
$312,000
Median list price
$295,000
Median price per sqft
$183
1-year sale-price change
+25.7%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
74
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
42

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,106/mo
1-year rent change
+2.7%
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
10
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS, Bethlehem Area SD
Schools include
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS, James Buchanan El Sch, Lincoln El Sch, Governor Wolf El Sch, Spring Garden El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hellertown Manufacturing Co. (5.1 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
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.3 in
Annual snowfall
8.8 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)
46
Days with Good air quality
209
Days with Moderate air quality
146
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
368

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
872
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
50,305
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
50,162

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
Nearest national park
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (28 mi)
National parks include
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
72
Nearest airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
ST LUKE'S WARREN HOSPITAL, ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - UPPER BUCKS CAMPUS, ST LUKES HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+197 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
46.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.6%
Median annual property tax
$5,516
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
78.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
107,204
Average weekly wage
$1,098
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
294

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

How it compares

ButztownState medianUS median
Median home value$393,840$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$312,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market10 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$2,106/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,516$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 Butztown, PA?
$393,840.
What is the median sale price in Butztown, PA?
$312,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Butztown, PA?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in Butztown, PA?
Typical rent: $2,106/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Butztown, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave.
Is Butztown, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Butztown, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Butztown, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Butztown, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Butztown, PA?
10 schools (8 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Butztown, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Butztown, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Butztown, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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