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Lewistown, PA

Lewistown, PA.

Population: 20,234 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lewistown, PA is $173,704 — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $110,000 after a median 105 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inlandflooding, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$173,704

Median home value

+6.2%

1-year change

105

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$173,704
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+18.6%
5-year appreciation
+40.8%
10-year appreciation
+106.4%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$174,241
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
$110,000
Median list price
$169,950
Median price per sqft
$49
1-year sale-price change
+4.8%
Median days on market
105 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
17

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)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology, Mifflin County SD
Schools include
Mifflin County Academy of Science and Te, Lewistown El Sch, East Derry El Sch, Lewistown Intrmd Sch, Mifflin Co JHS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Jacks Creek/Sitkin Smelting & Refining, Inc. (7.7 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)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.8 in
Annual snowfall
23.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,594
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,461

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (34 mi)
National parks include
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Gettysburg National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Wagner Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
State College Regional Airport (SCE) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
GEISINGER-LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-65 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,952
Housing built before 1970
67.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,369
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,519
Average weekly wage
$956
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
29

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

How it compares

LewistownState medianUS median
Median home value$173,704$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$110,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market105 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,369$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 Lewistown, PA?
$173,704.
What is the median sale price in Lewistown, PA?
$110,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lewistown, PA?
Median days on market: 105 days.
What is typical rent in Lewistown, 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 Lewistown, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Lewistown, PA in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in Lewistown, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lewistown, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lewistown, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lewistown, PA?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lewistown, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lewistown, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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