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Du bois, PA

Du bois, PA.

Population: 20,160 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Du bois, PA is $179,521 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $169,000 after a median 185 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,103/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, winterweather, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$179,521

Median home value

+5.1%

1-year change

185

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$179,521
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+2.9%
5-year appreciation
+7.5%
10-year appreciation
+60.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$180,112
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
$169,000
Median list price
$121,500
Median price per sqft
$65
1-year sale-price change
-44.9%
Median days on market
185 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
76
Sale-to-list ratio
94.9%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
-3.4%
New listings (monthly)
25

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,103/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Oklahoma El Sch, DuBois Area MS, DuBois Area SHS, Juniata El Sch, Wasson Avenue El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A03
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Jackson Ceramix (4.3 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
58.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.4 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
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,184
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,364

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (49 mi)
National parks include
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Null Farms Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PENN HIGHLANDS DUBOIS
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)
-83 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,051
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
77.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,948
Average weekly wage
$921
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
54

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

How it compares

Du boisState medianUS median
Median home value$179,521$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$169,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market185 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,103/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,051$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 Du bois, PA?
$179,521.
What is the median sale price in Du bois, PA?
$169,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Du bois, PA?
Median days on market: 185 days.
What is typical rent in Du bois, PA?
Typical rent: $1,103/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Du bois, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Du bois, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A03.
What is the wildfire risk in Du bois, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Du bois, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Du bois, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Jackson Ceramix, 4.3 mi.
How many schools serve Du bois, PA?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Du bois, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Du bois, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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