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Somerset, PA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Somerset.

Population: 18,358 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Somerset, PA is $198,770 — up 6.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $212,950 after a median 58 days on market. Typical rent runs $613/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inland flooding, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$198,770

Typical home value

+6.6%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$198,770
1-year appreciation
+6.6%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+27.5%
10-year appreciation
+68.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$198,770
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
$212,950
Median list price
$190,950
Median price per sqft
$121
1-year sale-price change
+0.2%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
32
For-sale inventory
35
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$613/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$749/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$848/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,343/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,559/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
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Somerset Area SD, Somerset County Technology Center
Schools include
Eagle View El Sch, Maple Ridge El Sch, Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS, Somerset County Technology Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
30
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
58.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.2 in
Annual snowfall
84.2 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)
36
Days with Good air quality
344
Days with Moderate air quality
20
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,462
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,679

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Flight 93 National Memorial (10 mi)
National parks include
Flight 93 National Memorial, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Somerset County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
10
Hospitals include
UPMC SOMERSET, GARRETT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, WESTERN MARYLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
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)
-21 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1970
Housing built before 1970
50.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,235
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
61.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,016
Average weekly wage
$970
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
57

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

How it compares

SomersetState medianUS median
Typical home value$198,770$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$212,950$254,900$325,000
Median days on market58 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$613/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,235$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 Somerset, PA?
$198,770.
What is the median sale price in Somerset, PA?
$212,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Somerset, PA?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in Somerset, PA?
Typical rent: $613/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Somerset, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Somerset, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 30 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 Somerset, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Somerset, PA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Somerset, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Somerset, PA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Somerset, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Somerset, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Somerset, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Somerset

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