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Beach Lake, PA

Beach Lake, PA.

Population: 2,412 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Beach Lake, PA is $305,253 — up 5.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $244,950 after a median 19 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$305,253

Typical home value

+5.8%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$305,253
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+17.6%
5-year appreciation
+31.8%
10-year appreciation
+96.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$305,266
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
$244,950
Median list price
$339,000
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
-13.3%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
91.5%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$874/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,008/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,184/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,509/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,979/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
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Cortese Landfill (3.6 mi)
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)

Annual precipitation
48.4 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River (7 mi)
National parks include
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Steamtown National Historic Site, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Cherry Ridge Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (35 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, GARNET HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, BON SECOURS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
33
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)
+124 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
30.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,997
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
77.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,744
Average weekly wage
$985
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
150

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

How it compares

Beach LakeState medianUS median
Typical home value$305,253$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$244,950$254,900$325,000
Median days on market19 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,997$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 Beach Lake, PA?
$305,253.
What is the median sale price in Beach Lake, PA?
$244,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Beach Lake, PA?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Beach Lake, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,184/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Beach Lake, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Beach Lake, PA?
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 Beach Lake, PA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Beach Lake, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Cortese Landfill, 3.6 mi.
What is the cost of living in Beach Lake, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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