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Ranshaw, PA

Ranshaw, PA.

Population: 9,769 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ranshaw, PA is $69,122 — down 10.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $76,625 after a median 65 days on market. 5 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 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$69,122

Median home value

-10.6%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$69,122
1-year appreciation
-10.6%
3-year appreciation
+0.1%
5-year appreciation
+0.6%
10-year appreciation
+6.3%
All-time peak (2025-10)
$77,768
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
$76,625
Median list price
$72,500
Median price per sqft
$62
1-year sale-price change
-12.7%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
-0.7%
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
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Shamokin Area SD, Northumberland County CTC
Schools include
Shamokin Area MS, Shamokin Area HS, Shamokin Area El Sch, Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch, Northumberland County CTC

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)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
MW Manufacturing (13.9 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
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.1 in
Annual snowfall
36.6 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
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,353
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,256

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (28 mi)
National parks include
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Northumberland County Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport (MUI) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
GEISINGER-BLOOMSBURG HOSPITAL, SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREET, DANVILLE STATE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-111 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
78.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.1%
Median annual property tax
$907
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
70.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,329
Average weekly wage
$969
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
48

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

How it compares

RanshawState medianUS median
Median home value$69,122$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$76,625$254,900$325,000
Median days on market65 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$907$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 Ranshaw, PA?
$69,122.
What is the median sale price in Ranshaw, PA?
$76,625.
How long do homes take to sell in Ranshaw, PA?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Ranshaw, 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 Ranshaw, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Ranshaw, PA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Ranshaw, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ranshaw, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ranshaw, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ranshaw, PA?
5 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ranshaw, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Ranshaw, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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