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Thornton, PA

Thornton, PA.

Population: 2,357 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Thornton, PA is $879,312 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $943,000 after a median 30.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$879,312

Median home value

+4.4%

1-year change

30.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$879,312
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+38.7%
10-year appreciation
+82.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$879,312
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
$943,000
Median list price
$1.63M
Median price per sqft
$295
1-year sale-price change
+10.6%
Median days on market
30.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
3
Sale-to-list ratio
101.9%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+2.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,920/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,080/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,480/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,980/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,320/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 Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Metro Container Corporation (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)

Annual precipitation
50.6 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)
50
Days with Good air quality
187
Days with Moderate air quality
169
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
271

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
68,492
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
59,200

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (5 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Brandywine Regional Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
29
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER, DELAWARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
38
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)
-1,117 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
18.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.0%
Median annual property tax
$7,968
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
97.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
195,802
Average weekly wage
$1,374
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
191

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

How it compares

ThorntonState medianUS median
Median home value$879,312$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$943,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market31 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,968$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 Thornton, PA?
$879,312.
What is the median sale price in Thornton, PA?
$943,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Thornton, PA?
Median days on market: 30.5 days.
What is typical rent in Thornton, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,480/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Thornton, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Thornton, PA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Thornton, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Thornton, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Thornton, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Thornton, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Thornton, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Thornton, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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