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Kempton, PA

Kempton, PA.

Population: 3,109 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kempton, PA is $449,094 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,000 after a median 15 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$449,094

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$449,094
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+30.2%
10-year appreciation
+78.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$449,094
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
$350,000
Median list price
$534,950
Median price per sqft
$234
1-year sale-price change
-8.6%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.6%

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

Rents

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Price Battery (8.3 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)

Annual precipitation
52.3 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
205
Days with Moderate air quality
147
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
287

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,110
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,177

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (30 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Cuatros Vientos Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH, TOWER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, ST LUKE'S MINERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-222 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
51.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.5%
Median annual property tax
$5,346
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
55.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
152,923
Average weekly wage
$1,175
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
171

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

How it compares

KemptonState medianUS median
Median home value$449,094$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$350,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market15 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,346$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 Kempton, PA?
$449,094.
What is the median sale price in Kempton, PA?
$350,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Kempton, PA?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in Kempton, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,339/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kempton, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Kempton, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Kempton, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kempton, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kempton, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Kempton, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kempton, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kempton, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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