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Richland, PA

Richland, PA.

Population: 2,370 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Richland, PA is $310,530 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $215,000 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 lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$310,530

Median home value

+4.4%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$310,530
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+14.8%
5-year appreciation
+31.8%
10-year appreciation
+80.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$310,530
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
$215,000
Median list price
$234,900
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
-15.7%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
Sale-to-list ratio
102.2%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+3.1%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Fort Zeller 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, strongWind, winterWeather, drought, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Whitmoyer Laboratories (5.4 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
63.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.2 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)
47
Days with Good air quality
204
Days with Moderate air quality
151
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
265

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,296
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,630

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (8 mi)
National parks include
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Grimes Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport (MUI) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
READING HOSPITAL, WELLSPAN GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, LEBANON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+120 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
55.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,500
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
70.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,346
Average weekly wage
$987
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
259

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

How it compares

RichlandState medianUS median
Median home value$310,530$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$215,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market7 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,500$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 Richland, PA?
$310,530.
What is the median sale price in Richland, PA?
$215,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Richland, PA?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in Richland, 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 Richland, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, drought, hurricane.
Is Richland, PA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Richland, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Richland, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Richland, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Richland, PA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Richland, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Richland, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Richland, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Richland

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