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Bushkill, PA

Bushkill, PA.

Population: 9,935 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bushkill, PA is $269,514 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $263,500 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,950/month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, inland flooding, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$269,514

Typical home value

+3.9%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$269,514
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+16.5%
5-year appreciation
+44.0%
10-year appreciation
+192.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$269,514
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
$263,500
Median list price
$282,000
Median price per sqft
$166
1-year sale-price change
+7.1%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
76
For-sale inventory
192
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
142
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
75 days
New listings (monthly)
38

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,950/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,123/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,521/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,106/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,542/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)
cold wave, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
14
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Butz Landfill (19.8 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 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
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
590
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,610

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (4 mi)
National parks include
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Morristown National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Blairstown Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (39 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
29
Hospitals include
MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER, CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER, NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 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)
+455 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
7.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,542
Mean commute to work
48 min
Households with broadband internet
77.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,815
Average weekly wage
$787
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
167

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

How it compares

BushkillState medianUS median
Typical home value$269,514$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$263,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market44 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,950/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,542$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 Bushkill, PA?
$269,514.
What is the median sale price in Bushkill, PA?
$263,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Bushkill, PA?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Bushkill, PA?
Typical rent: $1,950/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bushkill, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Bushkill, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Bushkill, PA. 14 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 Bushkill, 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 Bushkill, PA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bushkill, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Bushkill, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Bushkill, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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