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Frackville, PA

Frackville, PA.

Population: 8,899 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Frackville, PA is $141,345 — down 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $190,000 after a median 114 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$141,345

Median home value

-1.4%

1-year change

114

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$141,345
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
+16.9%
5-year appreciation
+30.9%
10-year appreciation
+96.0%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$143,739
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
$190,000
Median list price
$215,000
Median price per sqft
$101
1-year sale-price change
-5.0%
Median days on market
114 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
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
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Schuylkill Technology Centers-North Camp

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Eastern Diversified Metals (11.7 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)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,191
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,450

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (28 mi)
National parks include
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Steamtown National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Tidmore Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport (MUI) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+419 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,950
Housing built before 1970
74.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,178
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
68.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
42,503
Average weekly wage
$998
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
113

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

How it compares

FrackvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$141,345$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$190,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market114 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,178$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 Frackville, PA?
$141,345.
What is the median sale price in Frackville, PA?
$190,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Frackville, PA?
Median days on market: 114 days.
What is typical rent in Frackville, 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 Frackville, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane.
What is the wildfire risk in Frackville, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Frackville, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Frackville, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Frackville, PA?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Frackville, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Frackville, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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