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Picture Rocks, PA

Picture Rocks, PA.

Population: 557 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Picture Rocks, PA is $184,700. Homes sell for a median $155,000 after a median 7 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, winterweather, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$184,700

Median home value

7

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$184,700
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
$155,000
Median list price
$187,500
Median price per sqft
$114
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
94.5%
Active listings
1

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
George A Ferrell El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% 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
MW Manufacturing (16 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
44.6 in
Annual snowfall
28.0 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
281
Days with Moderate air quality
84
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (53 mi)
National parks include
Steamtown National Historic Site, Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Lake Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
GEISINGER-BLOOMSBURG HOSPITAL, GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER, WELLSPAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
11
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
54.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,257
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
54.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
42,574
Average weekly wage
$1,021
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
43

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

How it compares

Picture RocksState medianUS median
Median sale price$155,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market7 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,257$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 Picture Rocks, PA?
$184,700.
What is the median sale price in Picture Rocks, PA?
$155,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Picture Rocks, PA?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Picture Rocks, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Picture Rocks, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Picture Rocks, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Picture Rocks, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Picture Rocks, PA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Picture Rocks, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Picture Rocks, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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