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Drifton, PA

Drifton, PA.

Population: 436 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Drifton, PA is $204,300. Homes sell for a median $150,000 after a median 42 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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$204,300

Median home value

42

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$204,300
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
$150,000
Median list price
$319,900
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
1

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
Valmont TCE (5.6 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)

Annual precipitation
47.7 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,293
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,690

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (31 mi)
National parks include
Steamtown National Historic Site, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Hazleton Municipal Airport (HZL) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ST LUKE'S MINERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - CARBON CAMPUS, BERWICK HOSPITAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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
1,938
Housing built before 1970
78.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$870
Households with broadband internet
33.3%

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

DriftonState medianUS median
Median sale price$150,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market42 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$870$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 Drifton, PA?
$204,300.
What is the median sale price in Drifton, PA?
$150,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Drifton, PA?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Drifton, 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 Drifton, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Drifton, PA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Drifton, 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 Drifton, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Drifton, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Drifton, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Drifton, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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