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Palmerton, PA

Palmerton, PA.

Population: 11,313 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Palmerton, PA is $262,125 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $290,378 after a median 10.5 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$262,125

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

10.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$262,125
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+9.6%
5-year appreciation
+25.1%
10-year appreciation
+85.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$263,508
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
$290,378
Median list price
$279,000
Median price per sqft
$177
1-year sale-price change
+3.7%
Median days on market
10.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
8

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)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Palmerton Area HS, Parkside Education Center, Palmerton Area JHS, S S Palmer 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, coldWave, heatWave, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Palmerton Zinc Pile (2.3 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
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.7 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
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,794
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,191

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (38 mi)
National parks include
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Steamtown National Historic Site, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Beltzville Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
ST LUKES HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM, ST LUKE'S MINERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - ANDERSON CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+127 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
53.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,406
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
72.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,578
Average weekly wage
$844
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
124

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

How it compares

PalmertonState medianUS median
Median home value$262,125$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$290,378$254,900$325,000
Median days on market11 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,406$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 Palmerton, PA?
$262,125.
What is the median sale price in Palmerton, PA?
$290,378.
How long do homes take to sell in Palmerton, PA?
Median days on market: 10.5 days.
What is typical rent in Palmerton, 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 Palmerton, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, heatWave, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Palmerton, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Palmerton, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Palmerton, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Palmerton, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Palmerton Zinc Pile, 2.3 mi.
How many schools serve Palmerton, PA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Palmerton, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Palmerton, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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