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Carlton, PA — ZIP 16311

Population: 421 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 16311 (Carlton, PA) is $186,131 — up 8.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $278,500 after a median 64 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, hail, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$186,131

Typical home value

+8.6%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$186,131
1-year appreciation
+8.6%
3-year appreciation
-7.6%
5-year appreciation
-13.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$231,339
House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$278,500
Median list price
$284,900
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
-31.2%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$716/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$810/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,028/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,423/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,615/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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, hail, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
4
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Saegertown Industrial Area (18.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.3 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
265
Days with Moderate air quality
97
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,435
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,757

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
The Farm Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Venango Regional Airport (FKL) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
HMHP ST ELIZABETH BOARDMAN HEALTH CENTER, SURGICAL HOSPITAL AT SOUTHWOODS, UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-92 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
24.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,609
Households with broadband internet
68.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
38,128
Average weekly wage
$1,043
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
90

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

How it compares

ZIP 16311State medianUS median
Typical home value$186,131$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$278,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market64 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,609$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 typical home value in ZIP 16311?
$186,131.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 16311?
$278,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 16311?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 16311?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,028/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 16311?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, hail, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather.
Is ZIP 16311 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 16311. 4 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 16311?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 16311?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 16311?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 16311 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 16311?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 16311?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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