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Freedom, PA

Freedom, PA.

Population: 7,733 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Freedom, PA is $264,522 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $347,500 after a median 156.5 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$264,522

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

156.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$264,522
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+15.1%
5-year appreciation
+17.0%
10-year appreciation
+46.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$264,522
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
$347,500
Median list price
$299,982
Median price per sqft
$214
1-year sale-price change
+18.4%
Median days on market
156.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
-0.5%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,500/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,620/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,950/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,490/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,690/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
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Ambridge Area SD, Freedom Area SD
Schools include
Economy El Sch, Ambridge Area MS, Freedom Area SHS, Freedom Area MS, Freedom Area El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ohio River Park (12.2 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)

Annual precipitation
45.8 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
158
Days with Moderate air quality
197
Highest AQI recorded (year)
235

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,782
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,932

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Kindelberger Landing Strip (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beaver County Airport (BFP) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
UPMC MERCY, HERITAGE VALLEY BEAVER, HERITAGE VALLEY SEWICKLEY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
+149 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
38.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,992
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
78.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
41,484
Average weekly wage
$1,089
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
162

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

How it compares

FreedomState medianUS median
Median home value$264,522$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$347,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market157 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,992$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 Freedom, PA?
$264,522.
What is the median sale price in Freedom, PA?
$347,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Freedom, PA?
Median days on market: 156.5 days.
What is typical rent in Freedom, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,950/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Freedom, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Freedom, PA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Freedom, 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 Freedom, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Freedom, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Freedom, PA?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Freedom, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Freedom, PA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Freedom, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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