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Limerick, PA

Limerick, PA.

Population: 28,194 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Limerick, PA is $471,145 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $481,000 after a median 28 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,053/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with strongwind, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$471,145

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$471,145
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+11.3%
5-year appreciation
+29.6%
10-year appreciation
+77.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$471,145
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
$481,000
Median list price
$520,000
Median price per sqft
$246
1-year sale-price change
-4.0%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
50
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
17 days
New listings (monthly)
32

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,053/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,180/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,610/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,920/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
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Spring-Ford Area SD, Western Montgomery CTC
Schools include
Upper Providence El Sch, Spring-Ford MS 7th Grade Ctr, Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr, Limerick El Sch, Royersford El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Occidental Chemical Corp./Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. (4.6 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
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.0 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
232
Days with Moderate air quality
127
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
284

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,081
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
78,918
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
73,254

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Valley Forge National Historical Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Valley Forge National Historical Park, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, First State National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Heritage Field (PTW) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PHYSICIANS CARE SURGICAL HOSPITAL
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)
-162 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
23.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,794
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
85.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
468,773
Average weekly wage
$1,649
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,500

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

How it compares

LimerickState medianUS median
Median home value$471,145$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$481,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market28 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$2,053/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,794$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 Limerick, PA?
$471,145.
What is the median sale price in Limerick, PA?
$481,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Limerick, PA?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in Limerick, PA?
Typical rent: $2,053/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Limerick, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Limerick, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Limerick, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Limerick, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Limerick, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Occidental Chemical Corp./Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., 4.6 mi.
How many schools serve Limerick, PA?
10 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Limerick, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Limerick, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Limerick, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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