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Hickory, PA

Hickory, PA.

Population: 1,524 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hickory, PA is $270,513 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $315,750 after a median 156.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$270,513

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

156.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$270,513
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+3.1%
5-year appreciation
+7.7%
10-year appreciation
+50.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$270,513
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
$315,750
Median list price
$354,450
Median price per sqft
$338
1-year sale-price change
+642.9%
Median days on market
156.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
-0.8%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$900/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$970/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,500/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,610/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, hail, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Breslube-Penn, Inc (17.6 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
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.8 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)
51
Days with Good air quality
180
Days with Moderate air quality
175
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
212

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,821
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,067

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site (41 mi)
National parks include
Friendship Hill National Historic Site, Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Cataney Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
TRINITY MEDICAL CTR EAST &TRINITY MEDICAL CTR WEST, UPMC MERCY, WASHINGTON HOSPITAL, THE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+612 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
59.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,045
Households with broadband internet
79.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
78,312
Average weekly wage
$1,359
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
304

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

How it compares

HickoryState medianUS median
Median home value$270,513$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$315,750$254,900$325,000
Median days on market157 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,045$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 Hickory, PA?
$270,513.
What is the median sale price in Hickory, PA?
$315,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Hickory, PA?
Median days on market: 156.5 days.
What is typical rent in Hickory, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,170/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hickory, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, hail, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Hickory, PA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Hickory, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hickory, PA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hickory, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Hickory, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hickory, PA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hickory, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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