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Rohrerstown, PA

Rohrerstown, PA.

Population: 67,571 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rohrerstown, PA is $312,557 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $300,000 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,496/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with winterweather, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$312,557

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$312,557
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.1%
5-year appreciation
+32.1%
10-year appreciation
+95.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$312,557
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
$300,000
Median list price
$359,900
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
-2.9%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
145
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
19 days
New listings (monthly)
74

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,496/mo
1-year rent change
+4.0%
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
14
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
3
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Hempfield SD, Lancaster SD, Penn Manor SD
Schools include
Rohrerstown El Sch, Fulton El Sch, Lafayette El Sch, Ross El Sch, Wharton El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
UGI Columbia Gas Plant (8.9 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
57.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.3 in
Annual snowfall
4.3 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
58
Days with Good air quality
108
Days with Moderate air quality
243
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
321

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
43,789
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
41,738

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (27 mi)
National parks include
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, First State National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Sunburst Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lancaster Airport (LNS) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LANCASTER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-502 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
61.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,839
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
77.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
231,089
Average weekly wage
$1,106
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
677

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

How it compares

RohrerstownState medianUS median
Median home value$312,557$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$300,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market19 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,496/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,839$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 Rohrerstown, PA?
$312,557.
What is the median sale price in Rohrerstown, PA?
$300,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Rohrerstown, PA?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Rohrerstown, PA?
Typical rent: $1,496/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rohrerstown, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Rohrerstown, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rohrerstown, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rohrerstown, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rohrerstown, PA?
14 schools (11 elementary, 3 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rohrerstown, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rohrerstown, PA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 58. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rohrerstown, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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