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Emerald, PA

Emerald, PA.

Population: 11,226 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Emerald, PA is $348,758 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $280,000 after a median 9 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,313/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, winterweather, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$348,758

Median home value

+5.3%

1-year change

9

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$348,758
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+16.0%
5-year appreciation
+36.5%
10-year appreciation
+98.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$348,758
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
$280,000
Median list price
$450,000
Median price per sqft
$192
Median days on market
9 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
94.9%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,313/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
Peters El Sch, Northern Lehigh SHS, Slatington El Sch, Northern Lehigh MS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Palmerton Zinc Pile (5.7 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
53.8 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
230
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
337

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,788
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,300

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (37 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Slatington Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
ST LUKES HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM, ST LUKE'S MINERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - ANDERSON CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 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)
-342 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
52.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,539
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
73.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
182,559
Average weekly wage
$1,314
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
526

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

How it compares

EmeraldState medianUS median
Median home value$348,758$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$280,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market9 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,313/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,539$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 Emerald, PA?
$348,758.
What is the median sale price in Emerald, PA?
$280,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Emerald, PA?
Median days on market: 9 days.
What is typical rent in Emerald, PA?
Typical rent: $1,313/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Emerald, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Emerald, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Emerald, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Emerald, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Emerald, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Emerald, PA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Emerald, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Emerald, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Emerald, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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