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Gilbertsville, PA

Gilbertsville, PA.

Population: 17,725 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gilbertsville, PA is $509,862 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $453,500 after a median 18 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with strongwind, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$509,862

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$509,862
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+27.8%
10-year appreciation
+74.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$509,862
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
$453,500
Median list price
$543,700
Median price per sqft
$234
1-year sale-price change
+12.2%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
100.9%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,260/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,500/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,010/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Gilbertsville El Sch, Boyertown Area MS-East

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Occidental Chemical Corp./Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. (5.3 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
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
232
Days with Moderate air quality
127
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
284

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
42,265
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
47,403

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (12 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
52
Nearest airport
Crosswinds Airfield (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
JEFFERSON LANSDALE HOSPITAL, ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - UPPER BUCKS CAMPUS, READING HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-162 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
20.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.2%
Median annual property tax
$5,332
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
87.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
468,773
Average weekly wage
$1,649
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,500

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

How it compares

GilbertsvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$509,862$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$453,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market18 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,332$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 Gilbertsville, PA?
$509,862.
What is the median sale price in Gilbertsville, PA?
$453,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Gilbertsville, PA?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in Gilbertsville, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,500/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gilbertsville, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Gilbertsville, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Gilbertsville, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gilbertsville, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gilbertsville, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Gilbertsville, PA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Gilbertsville, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gilbertsville, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gilbertsville, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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