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Nanticoke, PA

Nanticoke, PA.

Population: 13,785 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Nanticoke, PA is $174,615 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $171,750 after a median 31 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,108/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$174,615

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$174,615
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+27.1%
5-year appreciation
+43.4%
10-year appreciation
+122.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$174,615
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
$171,750
Median list price
$205,000
Median price per sqft
$112
1-year sale-price change
+10.8%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,108/mo
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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
GNA El Ctr, Greater Nanticoke Area SHS, Kennedy Early Childhood Center, Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A16
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation/Church Road TCE (8.3 mi — proposed for listing)
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
46.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,518
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,777

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (24 mi)
National parks include
Steamtown National Historic Site, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Countryside Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
BERWICK HOSPITAL CENTER, GEISINGER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER NORTHEAST
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)
+22 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,947
Housing built before 1970
74.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,731
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
66.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
128,035
Average weekly wage
$1,017
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
126

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

How it compares

NanticokeState medianUS median
Median home value$174,615$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$171,750$254,900$325,000
Median days on market31 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,108/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,731$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 Nanticoke, PA?
$174,615.
What is the median sale price in Nanticoke, PA?
$171,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Nanticoke, PA?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in Nanticoke, PA?
Typical rent: $1,108/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Nanticoke, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Nanticoke, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A16.
What is the wildfire risk in Nanticoke, 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 Nanticoke, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Nanticoke, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Nanticoke, PA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Nanticoke, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Nanticoke, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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