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Honesdale, PA

Honesdale, PA.

Population: 12,775 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Honesdale, PA is $300,246 — up 4.6% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,413/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$300,246

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$300,246
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+15.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.8%
10-year appreciation
+88.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$300,246
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
25
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,413/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Lakeside Elementary School, Stourbridge Primary Ctr, Honesdale HS, Wayne Highlands MS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cortese Landfill (10.7 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)

Annual precipitation
49.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River (14 mi)
National parks include
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Steamtown National Historic Site, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Cherry Ridge Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WAYNE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
33
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)
+124 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
46.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,069
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
69.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,263
Average weekly wage
$903
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
138

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

How it compares

HonesdaleState medianUS median
Median home value$300,246$237,154$289,727
Typical rent$1,413/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,069$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 Honesdale, PA?
$300,246.
What is typical rent in Honesdale, PA?
Typical rent: $1,413/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Honesdale, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Honesdale, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Honesdale, PA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Honesdale, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Honesdale, PA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Honesdale, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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