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Lock haven, PA

Lock haven, PA.

Population: 17,718 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lock haven, PA is $207,468 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $249,900 after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $938/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$207,468

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$207,468
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+12.2%
5-year appreciation
+24.6%
10-year appreciation
+55.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$207,468
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
$249,900
Median list price
$210,000
Median price per sqft
$128
1-year sale-price change
+37.9%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
53
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
50
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
24

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

Rents

Typical rent
$938/mo
1-year rent change
+4.4%
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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Woodward El Sch, Robb El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A14
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 42% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Drake Chemical (10.9 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
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.3 in
Annual snowfall
29.0 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,637
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,173

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Ponderosa Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
GEISINGER JERSEY SHORE HOSPITAL, BUCKTAIL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
-5 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
58.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,389
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
73.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,469
Average weekly wage
$962
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
22

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

How it compares

Lock havenState medianUS median
Median home value$207,468$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$249,900$254,900$325,000
Median days on market46 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$938/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,389$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 Lock haven, PA?
$207,468.
What is the median sale price in Lock haven, PA?
$249,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Lock haven, PA?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Lock haven, PA?
Typical rent: $938/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lock haven, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Lock haven, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A14.
What is the wildfire risk in Lock haven, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 42% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lock haven, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lock haven, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lock haven, PA?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lock haven, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lock haven, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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