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Steelton, PA

Steelton, PA.

Population: 11,724 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Steelton, PA is $185,818 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $205,000 after a median 12 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,192/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$185,818

Typical home value

+3.8%

1-year change

12

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$185,818
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+17.1%
5-year appreciation
+43.0%
10-year appreciation
+108.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$187,103
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
$205,000
Median list price
$165,900
Median price per sqft
$125
1-year sale-price change
+5.1%
Median days on market
12 days
Homes sold (recent period)
37
For-sale inventory
34
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
32
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,192/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,166/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,285/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,598/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,055/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,100/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
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Central Dauphin SD, Steelton-Highspire SD
Schools include
Swatara MS, Tri-Community El Sch, Steelton-Highspire El Sch, Steelton-Highspire HS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A15
NFIP flood claims on record
176
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Navy Ships Parts Control Center (8.7 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
54.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.2 in
Annual snowfall
29.9 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
228
Days with Moderate air quality
136
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
463
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
74,140
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
55,333

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (19 mi)
National parks include
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Gettysburg National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
53
Nearest airport
Capital City Airport (HAR) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER, SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREET, WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.1 / 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)
-426 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1956
Housing built before 1970
65.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,385
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
76.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
151,933
Average weekly wage
$1,317
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
329

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

How it compares

SteeltonState medianUS median
Typical home value$185,818$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$205,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market12 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,192/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,385$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 Steelton, PA?
$185,818.
What is the median sale price in Steelton, PA?
$205,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Steelton, PA?
Median days on market: 12 days.
What is typical rent in Steelton, PA?
Typical rent: $1,192/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Steelton, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, cold wave.
Is Steelton, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Steelton, PA. 176 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A15. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Steelton, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Steelton, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Steelton, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Steelton, PA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Steelton, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Steelton, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Steelton, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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