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Wapwallopen, PA

Wapwallopen, PA.

Population: 3,137 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wapwallopen, PA is $257,638 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $337,500 after a median 13 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, cold wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$257,638

Typical home value

+0.1%

1-year change

13

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$257,638
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
-0.5%
5-year appreciation
+5.0%
10-year appreciation
+44.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2024)
$269,410
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
$337,500
Median list price
$400,000
Median price per sqft
$162
1-year sale-price change
+28.3%
Median days on market
13 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$949/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,106/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,363/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,786/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate
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
37.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Valmont TCE (9.3 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
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.6 in
Annual snowfall
48.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,752
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,700

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (30 mi)
National parks include
Steamtown National Historic Site, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Double D Skyranch Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
GEISINGER-COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, GEISINGER-BLOOMSBURG HOSPITAL, GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
+22 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
41.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,277
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
70.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
128,546
Average weekly wage
$1,094
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
295

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

How it compares

WapwallopenState medianUS median
Typical home value$257,638$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$337,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market13 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,277$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 Wapwallopen, PA?
$257,638.
What is the median sale price in Wapwallopen, PA?
$337,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Wapwallopen, PA?
Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in Wapwallopen, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,363/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wapwallopen, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Wapwallopen, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Wapwallopen, 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 Wapwallopen, 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 Wapwallopen, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wapwallopen, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Wapwallopen, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Wapwallopen, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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