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Summit hill, PA

Summit hill, PA.

Population: 3,137 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Summit hill, PA is $163,458 — up 7.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $212,500 after a median 22.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$163,458

Median home value

+7.4%

1-year change

22.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$163,458
1-year appreciation
+7.4%
3-year appreciation
+19.6%
5-year appreciation
+38.4%
10-year appreciation
+135.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$163,458
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
$212,500
Median list price
$289,900
Median price per sqft
$106
1-year sale-price change
+104.1%
Median days on market
22.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
1-year forecast
+3.3%
New listings (monthly)
4

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, heatWave, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Tonolli Corp. (2.5 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
51.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.2 in
Annual snowfall
25.8 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
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,019
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,208

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (41 mi)
National parks include
Steamtown National Historic Site, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Jake Arner Memorial Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREET, ST LUKE'S MINERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, GEISINGER ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+127 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
88.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,051
Households with broadband internet
89.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,578
Average weekly wage
$844
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
124

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

How it compares

Summit hillState medianUS median
Median home value$163,458$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$212,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market23 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,051$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 Summit hill, PA?
$163,458.
What is the median sale price in Summit hill, PA?
$212,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Summit hill, PA?
Median days on market: 22.5 days.
What is typical rent in Summit hill, 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 Summit hill, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, heatWave, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Summit hill, PA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Summit hill, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Summit hill, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Summit hill, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Tonolli Corp., 2.5 mi.
Is Summit hill, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Summit hill, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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