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Philipsburg, PA

Philipsburg, PA.

Population: 9,152 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Philipsburg, PA is $169,884 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $185,450 after a median 9 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 lightning, 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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$169,884

Typical home value

+0.5%

1-year change

9

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$169,884
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+3.0%
5-year appreciation
+6.7%
10-year appreciation
+52.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$171,122
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
$185,450
Median list price
$189,900
Median price per sqft
$125
1-year sale-price change
+3.6%
Median days on market
9 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,274/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,282/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,537/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,977/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,020/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
12.4 : 1
Schools include
Philipsburg El Sch, Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS, Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winter weather, inland flooding, landslide, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
63
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Centre County Kepone (19.5 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
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.7 in
Annual snowfall
38.1 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
271
Days with Moderate air quality
93
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,756
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,300

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (35 mi)
National parks include
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Mid-State Regional Airport (PSB) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
State College Regional Airport (SCE) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
JAMES E. VAN ZANDT VA MEDICAL CENTER (ALTOONA), GEISINGER-LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL, PENN HIGHLANDS HUNTINGDON
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-636 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1964
Housing built before 1970
54.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,719
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
66.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
45,186
Average weekly wage
$1,103
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
314

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

How it compares

PhilipsburgState medianUS median
Typical home value$169,884$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$185,450$254,900$325,000
Median days on market9 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,719$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 Philipsburg, PA?
$169,884.
What is the median sale price in Philipsburg, PA?
$185,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Philipsburg, PA?
Median days on market: 9 days.
What is typical rent in Philipsburg, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,537/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Philipsburg, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winter weather, inland flooding, landslide, strong wind.
Is Philipsburg, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Philipsburg, PA. 63 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 Philipsburg, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Philipsburg, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Philipsburg, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Philipsburg, PA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Philipsburg, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Philipsburg, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Philipsburg, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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