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Hellam, PA

Hellam, PA.

Population: 23,636 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hellam, PA is $299,496 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $222,450 after a median 26.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,454/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$299,496

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

26.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$299,496
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+14.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.6%
10-year appreciation
+81.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$299,496
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
$222,450
Median list price
$220,000
Median price per sqft
$137
1-year sale-price change
-1.1%
Median days on market
26.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
56
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
15 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,454/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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Central York SD, Eastern York SD
Schools include
Sinking Springs El Sch, Hayshire El Sch, North Hills El Sch, Central York MS, Central York HS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
East Mount Zion (1.4 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
48.0 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)
48
Days with Good air quality
198
Days with Moderate air quality
150
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
256

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,388
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
32,432

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (29 mi)
National parks include
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Gettysburg National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
D.Evans Farm Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER, WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL, WELLSPAN SURGERY AND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+1,060 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
48.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,825
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
163,174
Average weekly wage
$1,129
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
538

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

How it compares

HellamState medianUS median
Median home value$299,496$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$222,450$254,900$325,000
Median days on market27 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,454/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,825$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 Hellam, PA?
$299,496.
What is the median sale price in Hellam, PA?
$222,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Hellam, PA?
Median days on market: 26.5 days.
What is typical rent in Hellam, PA?
Typical rent: $1,454/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hellam, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, coldWave.
Is Hellam, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Hellam, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hellam, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hellam, PA?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: East Mount Zion, 1.4 mi.
How many schools serve Hellam, PA?
6 schools (2 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hellam, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hellam, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hellam, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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