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Mount bethel, PA

Mount bethel, PA.

Population: 3,637 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mount bethel, PA is $384,528 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $420,000 after a median 125 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with inlandflooding, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$384,528

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

125

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$384,528
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+17.5%
5-year appreciation
+32.0%
10-year appreciation
+75.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$384,528
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
$420,000
Median list price
$389,900
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+19.1%
Median days on market
125 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
7

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)
inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pohatcong Valley Ground Water Contamination (11.8 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
54.0 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)
46
Days with Good air quality
209
Days with Moderate air quality
146
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
368

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,114
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,730

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (18 mi)
National parks include
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Morristown National Historical Park, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
46
Nearest airport
Gap View Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, ST LUKE'S WARREN HOSPITAL, AHS HOSPITAL CORP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 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)
+197 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
31.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,522
Mean commute to work
51 min
Households with broadband internet
77.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
107,204
Average weekly wage
$1,098
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
294

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

How it compares

Mount bethelState medianUS median
Median home value$384,528$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$420,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market125 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,522$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 Mount bethel, PA?
$384,528.
What is the median sale price in Mount bethel, PA?
$420,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mount bethel, PA?
Median days on market: 125 days.
What is typical rent in Mount bethel, 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 Mount bethel, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave.
Is Mount bethel, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Mount bethel, 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 Mount bethel, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mount bethel, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Mount bethel, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mount bethel, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mount bethel, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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