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Shillington, PA

Shillington, PA.

Population: 24,045 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Shillington, PA is $279,799 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $287,500 after a median 10 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,619/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$279,799

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$279,799
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+15.9%
5-year appreciation
+37.4%
10-year appreciation
+92.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$279,799
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
$287,500
Median list price
$272,500
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
+4.5%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
66
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
101.3%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
+3.2%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
30

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,619/mo
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
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Cumru El Sch, Governor Mifflin MS, Governor Mifflin SHS, Intermediate Sch, Mifflin Park El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · 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
51.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Former Exide Technologies Laureldale (6.5 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
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.0 in
Annual snowfall
5.3 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
205
Days with Moderate air quality
147
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
287

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
62,969
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
60,787

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (11 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
READING HOSPITAL, UPMC LITITZ, PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
-222 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
49.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,198
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
76.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
152,923
Average weekly wage
$1,175
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
171

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

How it compares

ShillingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$279,799$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$287,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market10 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,619/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,198$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 Shillington, PA?
$279,799.
What is the median sale price in Shillington, PA?
$287,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Shillington, PA?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in Shillington, PA?
Typical rent: $1,619/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Shillington, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Shillington, PA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Shillington, 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 Shillington, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Shillington, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Shillington, PA?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Shillington, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Shillington, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Shillington, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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