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Auburn, PA

Auburn, PA.

Population: 4,803 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Auburn, PA is $319,410 — up 6.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $344,950 after a median 26 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$319,410

Typical home value

+6.8%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$319,410
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+20.6%
5-year appreciation
+34.7%
10-year appreciation
+102.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$319,410
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
$344,950
Median list price
$374,950
Median price per sqft
$163
1-year sale-price change
-5.5%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$744/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$816/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,068/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,392/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,443/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 Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
16
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Brown's Battery Breaking (7.2 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
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.2 in
Annual snowfall
27.2 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,162
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,659

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (21 mi)
National parks include
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Hillview Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
33
Hospitals include
GEISINGER-BLOOMSBURG HOSPITAL, GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER, SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREET
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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)
+419 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
28.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,331
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
70.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
43,357
Average weekly wage
$1,060
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
211

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

How it compares

AuburnState medianUS median
Typical home value$319,410$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$344,950$254,900$325,000
Median days on market26 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,331$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 Auburn, PA?
$319,410.
What is the median sale price in Auburn, PA?
$344,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Auburn, PA?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Auburn, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,068/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Auburn, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hurricane.
Is Auburn, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Auburn, PA. 16 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Auburn, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Auburn, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Auburn, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Auburn, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Auburn, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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