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Mercer, PA

Mercer, PA.

Population: 12,490 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mercer, PA is $235,054 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $249,000 after a median 81 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, hail, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$235,054

Typical home value

+1.3%

1-year change

81

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$235,054
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
-7.3%
5-year appreciation
-5.0%
10-year appreciation
+33.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2023)
$256,157
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
$249,000
Median list price
$240,000
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
-17.0%
Median days on market
81 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
94.8%
Active listings
39
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$716/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$810/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,028/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,423/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,615/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Mercer Area SD, Mercer County Career Center
Schools include
Mercer Area MS, Mercer Area El Sch, Mercer Area SHS, Mercer County Career Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, hail, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · hail: 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 X
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Osborne Landfill (10.6 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
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 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
265
Days with Moderate air quality
97
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,779
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,320

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
Nelson's Run Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Venango Regional Airport (FKL) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
20
Hospitals include
INSIGHT HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER TRUMBULL, MH ST ELIZABETH YOUNGSTOWN HOSPITAL, EAST LIVERPOOL CITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 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)
-92 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
41.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,005
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
64.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
38,128
Average weekly wage
$1,043
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
90

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

How it compares

MercerState medianUS median
Typical home value$235,054$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$249,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market81 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,005$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 Mercer, PA?
$235,054.
What is the median sale price in Mercer, PA?
$249,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mercer, PA?
Median days on market: 81 days.
What is typical rent in Mercer, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,028/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mercer, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, hail, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Mercer, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Mercer, PA. 7 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 Mercer, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mercer, PA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mercer, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mercer, PA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mercer, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mercer, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mercer, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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