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Cowansville, PA

Cowansville, PA.

Population: 1,000 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cowansville, PA is $188,463 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $93,500 after a median 52 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$188,463

Median home value

+5.9%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$188,463
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+1.4%
5-year appreciation
+6.9%
10-year appreciation
+61.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$188,463
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
$93,500
Median list price
$91,200
Median price per sqft
$130
1-year sale-price change
-46.9%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
-0.7%

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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Sugarcreek 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
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lindane Dump (22.2 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
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.7 in
Annual snowfall
15.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
117
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
210

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,436
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,720

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Johnstown Flood National Memorial (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Offutt Acres Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Venango Regional Airport (FKL) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ACMH HOSPITAL, INDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM BUTLER MEMORIAL HOSPITA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
-120 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
20.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,275
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
74.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,456
Average weekly wage
$944
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
22

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

How it compares

CowansvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$188,463$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$93,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market52 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,275$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 Cowansville, PA?
$188,463.
What is the median sale price in Cowansville, PA?
$93,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Cowansville, PA?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Cowansville, 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 Cowansville, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Cowansville, PA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Cowansville, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cowansville, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cowansville, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cowansville, PA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cowansville, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cowansville, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cowansville, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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