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Waverly, PA

Waverly, PA.

Population: 667 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Waverly, PA is $467,754 — down 2.2% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$467,754

Median home value

-2.2%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$467,754
1-year appreciation
-2.2%
3-year appreciation
-13.9%
5-year appreciation
-8.3%
10-year appreciation
+33.4%
All-time peak (2023-04)
$554,926
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+2.4%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Waverly Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bendix Flight Systems Division (21.4 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
46.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
230
Days with Moderate air quality
127
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
292

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (8 mi)
National parks include
Steamtown National Historic Site, Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Grayce Farms Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
22
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)
+106 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,952
Housing built before 1970
80.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,177
Households with broadband internet
86.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
86,695
Average weekly wage
$975
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
129

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

How it compares

WaverlyState medianUS median
Median home value$467,754$237,154$289,727
Median annual property tax$4,177$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 Waverly, PA?
$467,754.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Waverly, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Waverly, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Waverly, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waverly, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Waverly, PA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Waverly, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Waverly, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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