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New freedom, PA

New freedom, PA.

Population: 8,254 (Census ACS)

The median home value in New freedom, PA is $426,837 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $427,500 after a median 5.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$426,837

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

5.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$426,837
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+28.3%
10-year appreciation
+66.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$426,837
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
$427,500
Median list price
$479,950
Median price per sqft
$180
1-year sale-price change
-0.6%
Median days on market
5.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
101.3%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
13

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)
winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Old City of York Landfill (8.9 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
54.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.3 in
Annual snowfall
35.3 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)
48
Days with Good air quality
198
Days with Moderate air quality
150
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
256

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,308
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,021

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Hampton National Historic Site (23 mi)
National parks include
Hampton National Historic Site, Gettysburg National Military Park, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Shoestring Aviation Airfield (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Martin State Airport (MTN) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
CARROLL HOSPITAL CENTER, WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL, WELLSPAN SURGERY AND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
+1,060 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
19.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,862
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
75.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
163,174
Average weekly wage
$1,129
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
538

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

How it compares

New freedomState medianUS median
Median home value$426,837$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$427,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market6 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,862$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 New freedom, PA?
$426,837.
What is the median sale price in New freedom, PA?
$427,500.
How long do homes take to sell in New freedom, PA?
Median days on market: 5.5 days.
What is typical rent in New freedom, 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 New freedom, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in New freedom, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New freedom, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New freedom, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is New freedom, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in New freedom, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in New freedom, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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