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Hellertown, PA

Hellertown, PA.

Population: 12,117 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hellertown, PA is $377,683 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $387,500 after a median 10 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,168/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, 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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$377,683

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$377,683
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.7%
5-year appreciation
+30.0%
10-year appreciation
+81.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$377,683
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
$387,500
Median list price
$360,000
Median price per sqft
$224
1-year sale-price change
+2.6%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
50
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
102.3%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
18 days
New listings (monthly)
18

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,168/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
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.1 : 1
Schools include
Saucon Valley El Sch, Saucon Valley SHS, Saucon Valley MS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, lightning, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
44
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Hellertown Manufacturing Co. (1.9 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)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.4 in
Annual snowfall
41.1 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
263
Days with Moderate air quality
100
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
326
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
56,034
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
57,723

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
14
Nearest national park
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (21 mi)
National parks include
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
76
Nearest airport
Sanduff Farms Landing Field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
58
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)
+197 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1965
Housing built before 1970
53.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,905
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
81.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
108,707
Average weekly wage
$1,205
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,050

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

How it compares

HellertownState medianUS median
Typical home value$377,683$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$387,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market10 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$2,168/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,905$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 Hellertown, PA?
$377,683.
What is the median sale price in Hellertown, PA?
$387,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Hellertown, PA?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in Hellertown, PA?
Typical rent: $2,168/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hellertown, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, lightning, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave.
Is Hellertown, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Hellertown, PA. 44 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 Hellertown, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hellertown, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hellertown, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Hellertown Manufacturing Co., 1.9 mi.
How many schools serve Hellertown, PA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Hellertown, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hellertown, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hellertown, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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