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Boalsburg, PA

Boalsburg, PA.

Population: 5,123 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Boalsburg, PA is $429,663 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $510,925 after a median 7 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,795/month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, 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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$429,663

Typical home value

+1.3%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$429,663
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+20.8%
10-year appreciation
+55.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$429,663
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
$510,925
Median list price
$499,000
Median price per sqft
$211
1-year sale-price change
+17.4%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,795/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,274/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,282/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,537/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,977/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,020/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, winter weather, inland flooding, landslide, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Centre County Kepone (4.2 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)

Annual precipitation
42.0 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
271
Days with Moderate air quality
93
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
494
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,220
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,404

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (48 mi)
National parks include
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Centre Airpark (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
State College Regional Airport (SCE) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
JAMES E. VAN ZANDT VA MEDICAL CENTER (ALTOONA), GEISINGER-LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL, PENN HIGHLANDS HUNTINGDON
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-636 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
30.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.6%
Median annual property tax
$5,190
Households with broadband internet
85.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
45,186
Average weekly wage
$1,103
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
314

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

How it compares

BoalsburgState medianUS median
Typical home value$429,663$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$510,925$254,900$325,000
Median days on market7 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,795/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,190$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 Boalsburg, PA?
$429,663.
What is the median sale price in Boalsburg, PA?
$510,925.
How long do homes take to sell in Boalsburg, PA?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in Boalsburg, PA?
Typical rent: $1,795/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Boalsburg, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winter weather, inland flooding, landslide, strong wind.
Is Boalsburg, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Boalsburg, PA. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Boalsburg, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Boalsburg, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Boalsburg, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Centre County Kepone, 4.2 mi.
Is Boalsburg, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Boalsburg, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Boalsburg, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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