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Greenstone, PA

Greenstone, PA.

Population: 8,124 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Greenstone, PA is $350,085 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $390,000 after a median 17 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$350,085

Typical home value

+3.8%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$350,085
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+12.6%
5-year appreciation
+26.0%
10-year appreciation
+68.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$350,203
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
$390,000
Median list price
$397,450
Median price per sqft
$174
1-year sale-price change
+5.4%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,047/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,063/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,354/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,957/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
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.9 : 1
Schools include
Fairfield Area HS, Fairfield Area El Sch, Fairfield Area MS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
20
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Westinghouse Elevator Co. Plant (9.9 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
48.1 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
261
Days with Moderate air quality
90
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,512
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,966

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Eisenhower National Historic Site (7 mi)
National parks include
Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg National Military Park, Catoctin Mountain Park
Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Mid Atlantic Soaring Center Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
29
Hospitals include
MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER, BROOK LANE HEALTH SERVICES, FREDERICK HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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)
+417 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
27.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,481
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
74.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,159
Average weekly wage
$1,058
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
476

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

How it compares

GreenstoneState medianUS median
Typical home value$350,085$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$390,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market17 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,481$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 Greenstone, PA?
$350,085.
What is the median sale price in Greenstone, PA?
$390,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Greenstone, PA?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in Greenstone, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,354/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Greenstone, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Greenstone, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Greenstone, PA. 20 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 Greenstone, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Greenstone, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Greenstone, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Greenstone, PA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Greenstone, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Greenstone, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Greenstone, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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