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Willow hill, PA

Willow hill, PA.

Population: 527 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Willow hill, PA is $281,474 — down 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $299,000 after a median 139 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 drought, hurricane, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$281,474

Median home value

-3.3%

1-year change

139

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$281,474
1-year appreciation
-3.3%
3-year appreciation
-2.6%
All-time peak (2024-11)
$299,473
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
$299,000
Median days on market
139 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
1-year forecast
+1.3%

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)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Fannett-Metal MS, Fannett-Metal SHS, Fannett-Metal El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Letterkenny Army Depot (PDO Area) (10.6 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
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.4 in
Annual snowfall
25.4 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
267
Days with Moderate air quality
32
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,836
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,865

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (34 mi)
National parks include
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Eisenhower National Historic Site, Catoctin Mountain Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Burnt Cabins Emergency Strip (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
WELLSPAN CHAMBERSBURG HOSPITAL, ROXBURY TREATMENT CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+100 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
52.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,833
Households with broadband internet
73.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
51,659
Average weekly wage
$991
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
307

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

How it compares

Willow hillState medianUS median
Median home value$281,474$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$299,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market139 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,833$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 Willow hill, PA?
$281,474.
What is the median sale price in Willow hill, PA?
$299,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Willow hill, PA?
Median days on market: 139 days.
What is typical rent in Willow 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 Willow hill, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Willow hill, PA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Willow hill, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Willow 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 Willow hill, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Willow hill, PA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Willow hill, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Willow hill, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Willow hill, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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