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Homewood, PA — ZIP 15208

Population: 10,094 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 15208 (Homewood, PA) is $155,850 — down 13.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $297,475 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,721/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$155,850

Median home value

-13.7%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$155,850
1-year appreciation
-13.7%
3-year appreciation
-18.3%
5-year appreciation
-25.4%
10-year appreciation
+30.3%
All-time peak (2021-07)
$211,490
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
$297,475
Median list price
$472,000
Median price per sqft
$232
1-year sale-price change
-53.9%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,721/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,075/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,146/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,389/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,773/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,925/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
10.6 : 1
Schools include
Pittsburgh Linden K-5, Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8, Pittsburgh Faison K-5, Pittsburgh Westinghouse

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Very High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Breslube-Penn, Inc (13.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.3 in
Annual snowfall
31.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
168
Days with Moderate air quality
193
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
172
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
105,888
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
83,615

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site (47 mi)
National parks include
Friendship Hill National Historic Site, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Flight 93 National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
35
Hospitals include
EAST LIVERPOOL CITY HOSPITAL, UPMC MCKEESPORT HOSPITAL, UPMC MERCY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,369 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
85.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,459
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
82.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
606,603
Average weekly wage
$1,566
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,191

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

How it compares

ZIP 15208State medianUS median
Median home value$155,850$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$297,475$254,900$325,000
Median days on market44 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,721/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,459$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 median home value in ZIP 15208?
$155,850.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 15208?
$297,475.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 15208?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 15208?
Typical rent: $1,721/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 15208?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 15208 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 15208?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 15208?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 15208?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 15208?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 15208 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 15208?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 15208?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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