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Saint Marys, PA

Saint Marys, PA.

Population: 12,736 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Saint Marys, PA is $156,870 — up 9.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $134,000 after a median 30 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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$156,870

Median home value

+9.2%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$156,870
1-year appreciation
+9.2%
3-year appreciation
+11.6%
5-year appreciation
+16.6%
10-year appreciation
+44.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$156,870
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
$134,000
Median list price
$135,000
Median price per sqft
$74
1-year sale-price change
-5.6%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
11
New listings (monthly)
8

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

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
St Marys Area MS, St Marys Area SHS, South St Marys Street 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, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
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
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
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.0 in
Annual snowfall
54.5 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
St Marys Municipal Airport (STQ) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PENN HIGHLANDS ELK
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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
1,962
Housing built before 1970
62.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,945
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
71.8%

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

Saint MarysState medianUS median
Median home value$156,870$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$134,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market30 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,945$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 Saint Marys, PA?
$156,870.
What is the median sale price in Saint Marys, PA?
$134,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Saint Marys, PA?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Saint Marys, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Saint Marys, 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 Saint Marys, PA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Saint Marys, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Saint Marys, PA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Saint Marys, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Saint Marys, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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