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Freedom, PA

Freedom, PA.

Population: 7,733 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Freedom, PA is $261,477 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $354,950 after a median 50 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$261,477

Typical home value

+0.6%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$261,477
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.4%
5-year appreciation
+17.2%
10-year appreciation
+46.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$261,477
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
$354,950
Median list price
$330,000
Median price per sqft
$193
1-year sale-price change
+23.0%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
32
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
33
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,075/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,146/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,389/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,773/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,925/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Ambridge Area SD, Freedom Area SD
Schools include
Economy El Sch, Ambridge Area MS, Freedom Area SHS, Freedom Area MS, Freedom Area El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: 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
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ohio River Park (12.2 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)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
61.5°F
Average low
43.5°F
Annual precipitation
41.0 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)
46
Days with Good air quality
203
Days with Moderate air quality
161
Highest AQI recorded (year)
131

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,782
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,932

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Kindelberger Landing Strip (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beaver County Airport (BFP) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
40
Hospitals include
MH ST ELIZABETH YOUNGSTOWN HOSPITAL, EAST OHIO REGIONAL HOSPITAL, EAST LIVERPOOL CITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 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)
+149 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
38.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,992
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
78.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
41,648
Average weekly wage
$1,168
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
285

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

How it compares

FreedomState medianUS median
Typical home value$261,477$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$354,950$254,900$325,000
Median days on market50 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,992$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 Freedom, PA?
$261,477.
What is the median sale price in Freedom, PA?
$354,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Freedom, PA?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Freedom, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,389/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Freedom, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Freedom, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Freedom, PA. 2 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 Freedom, 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 Freedom, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Freedom, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Freedom, PA?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Freedom, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Freedom, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Freedom, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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