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Portland mills, PA

Portland mills, PA.

Population: 6,420 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Portland mills, PA is $115,395 — up 16.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $75,000 after a median 58 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$115,395

Median home value

+16.9%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$115,395
1-year appreciation
+16.9%
3-year appreciation
+15.1%
5-year appreciation
+20.0%
10-year appreciation
+47.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$115,395
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
$75,000
Median list price
$148,000
1-year sale-price change
-58.3%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
76.1%
Active listings
8
New listings (monthly)
4

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Francis S Grandinetti El Sch, Ridgway Area HS, Ridgway Area MS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A07
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Jackson Ceramix (17.5 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
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.2 in
Annual snowfall
32.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
343
Days with Moderate air quality
20
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,323
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,638

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
St Marys Municipal Airport (STQ) (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UPMC KANE
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+18 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
Housing built before 1970
71.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,416
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
78.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,275
Average weekly wage
$973
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
36

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

How it compares

Portland millsState medianUS median
Median home value$115,395$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$75,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market58 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,416$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 Portland mills, PA?
$115,395.
What is the median sale price in Portland mills, PA?
$75,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Portland mills, PA?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in Portland mills, 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 Portland mills, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winterWeather.
Is Portland mills, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A07.
What is the wildfire risk in Portland mills, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Portland mills, PA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Portland mills, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Portland mills, PA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Portland mills, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Portland mills, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Portland mills, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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