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Waterville, PA

Waterville, PA.

Population: 145 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Waterville, PA is $192,267 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $123,750 after a median 12 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, 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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$192,267

Typical home value

+3.9%

1-year change

12

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$192,267
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+26.4%
10-year appreciation
+66.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$192,267
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
$123,750
Median price per sqft
$87
1-year sale-price change
-58.7%
Median days on market
12 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
106.3%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$847/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,005/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,217/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,623/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,792/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 Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, winter weather, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
34
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Avco Lycoming (Williamsport Division) (17.6 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
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.7 in
Annual snowfall
29.6 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)
40
Days with Good air quality
282
Days with Moderate air quality
81
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
863
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,061

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Finkhaven Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER, WELLSPAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, UPMC WILLIAMSPORT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+24 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1966
Housing built before 1970
57.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,867
Households with broadband internet
43.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
42,489
Average weekly wage
$1,075
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
69

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

How it compares

WatervilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$192,267$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$123,750$254,900$325,000
Median days on market12 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,867$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 Waterville, PA?
$192,267.
What is the median sale price in Waterville, PA?
$123,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Waterville, PA?
Median days on market: 12 days.
What is typical rent in Waterville, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,217/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Waterville, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, winter weather, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Waterville, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Waterville, PA. 34 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Waterville, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Waterville, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waterville, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Waterville, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Waterville, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Waterville, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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