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Watsontown, PA — ZIP 17777

Population: 7,030 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 17777 (Watsontown, PA) is $253,249 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $239,950 after a median 50 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, winter weather, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$253,249

Typical home value

+2.2%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$253,249
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+5.0%
5-year appreciation
+7.8%
10-year appreciation
+42.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$256,144
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
$239,950
Median list price
$279,900
Median price per sqft
$134
1-year sale-price change
-12.8%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$729/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$899/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,320/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,408/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)
strong wind, winter weather, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A15
NFIP flood claims on record
83
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
MW Manufacturing (12.4 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
51.0°F
Average high
61.5°F
Average low
40.5°F
Annual precipitation
42.0 in
Annual snowfall
29.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,860
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,371

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Fauser Ultralightport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
GEISINGER-BLOOMSBURG HOSPITAL, GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER, WELLSPAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
-111 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
47.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,533
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
67.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,146
Average weekly wage
$1,028
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Other Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
31

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

How it compares

ZIP 17777State medianUS median
Typical home value$253,249$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$239,950$254,900$325,000
Median days on market50 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,533$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 17777?
$253,249.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 17777?
$239,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 17777?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 17777?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 17777?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, winter weather, inland flooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 17777 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 17777. 83 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A15. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 17777?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 17777?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 17777?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 17777 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 17777?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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