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York New Salem, PA

York New Salem, PA.

Population: 375 (Census ACS)

The median home value in York New Salem, PA is $198,300. Homes sell for a median $305,000 after a median 3 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$198,300

Median home value

3

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$198,300
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
$305,000
Median list price
$274,900
Median price per sqft
$91
Median days on market
3 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%

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 Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Old City of York Landfill (4.5 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)

Annual precipitation
48.2 in

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
240
Days with Moderate air quality
125
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,011
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,317

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Gettysburg National Military Park (24 mi)
National parks include
Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Gilbert Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
37
Hospitals include
FREDERICK HEALTH HOSPITAL, SINAI HOSPITAL OF BALTIMORE, MEDSTAR FRANKLIN SQUARE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,943
Housing built before 1970
91.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,000
Households with broadband internet
90.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
163,174
Average weekly wage
$1,129
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
538

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

How it compares

York New SalemState medianUS median
Median sale price$305,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market3 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,000$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 York New Salem, PA?
$198,300.
What is the median sale price in York New Salem, PA?
$305,000.
How long do homes take to sell in York New Salem, PA?
Median days on market: 3 days.
What is typical rent in York New Salem, 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 York New Salem, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, coldWave.
Is York New Salem, PA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in York New Salem, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in York New Salem, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near York New Salem, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Old City of York Landfill, 4.5 mi.
Is York New Salem, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in York New Salem, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in York New Salem, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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