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Bradford, PA

Bradford, PA.

Population: 16,556 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bradford, PA is $112,719 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $128,260 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,098/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inland flooding, lightning, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$112,719

Typical home value

-1.9%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$112,719
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
+3.9%
5-year appreciation
+9.8%
10-year appreciation
+29.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2025)
$114,900
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
$128,260
Median list price
$161,950
Median price per sqft
$95
1-year sale-price change
-5.6%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
62
Sale-to-list ratio
94.1%
Active listings
53
1-year forecast
-0.3%
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,098/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$749/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$891/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,232/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,521/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)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
Schools include
Floyd C Fretz MS, School Street El Sch, Bradford Area HS, George Blaisdell El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, lightning, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
109
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Olean Well Field (20.6 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
45.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.4 in
Annual snowfall
66.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,992
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,121

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Sam's Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
8
Hospitals include
OLEAN GENERAL HOSPITAL, BROOKS-TLC HOSPITAL SYSTEM, INC, UPMC CHAUTAUQUA AT WCA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 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)
-81 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1948
Housing built before 1970
77.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,899
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
77.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,510
Average weekly wage
$984
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
33

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

How it compares

BradfordState medianUS median
Typical home value$112,719$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$128,260$254,900$325,000
Median days on market49 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,098/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,899$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 Bradford, PA?
$112,719.
What is the median sale price in Bradford, PA?
$128,260.
How long do homes take to sell in Bradford, PA?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Bradford, PA?
Typical rent: $1,098/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bradford, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, lightning, winter weather.
Is Bradford, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Bradford, PA. 109 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 Bradford, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bradford, PA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bradford, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bradford, PA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Bradford, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Bradford, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Bradford

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