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Catasauqua, PA

Catasauqua, PA.

Population: 9,555 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Catasauqua, PA is $289,086 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $277,500 after a median 7 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,638/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, 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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$289,086

Typical home value

+2.6%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$289,086
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+14.4%
5-year appreciation
+37.4%
10-year appreciation
+100.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$289,086
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
$277,500
Median list price
$254,900
Median price per sqft
$185
1-year sale-price change
+6.7%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
102.1%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,638/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,302/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,519/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,839/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,306/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,482/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Innovative Arts Academy CS, Catasauqua Area SD
Schools include
Innovative Arts Academy CS, Catasauqua MS, Francis H Sheckler El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, winter weather, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Very High · winter weather: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
18
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Heleva Landfill (5.1 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
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.5 in
Annual snowfall
10.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
260
Days with Moderate air quality
100
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
897
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
55,306
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
56,385

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
Nearest national park
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (31 mi)
National parks include
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
68
Nearest airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
44
Hospitals include
HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER, NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, CAPITAL HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - HOPEWELL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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)
-342 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1941
Housing built before 1970
71.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,689
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
72.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
186,142
Average weekly wage
$1,405
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
394

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

How it compares

CatasauquaState medianUS median
Typical home value$289,086$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$277,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market7 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,638/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,689$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 Catasauqua, PA?
$289,086.
What is the median sale price in Catasauqua, PA?
$277,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Catasauqua, PA?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in Catasauqua, PA?
Typical rent: $1,638/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Catasauqua, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, winter weather, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Catasauqua, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Catasauqua, PA. 18 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 Catasauqua, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Catasauqua, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Catasauqua, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Catasauqua, PA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Catasauqua, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Catasauqua, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Catasauqua, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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