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Clarion, PA

Clarion, PA.

Population: 8,494 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Clarion, PA is $158,526 — down 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $212,500 after a median 90 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$158,526

Median home value

-6.4%

1-year change

90

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$158,526
1-year appreciation
-6.4%
3-year appreciation
+8.8%
5-year appreciation
+18.1%
10-year appreciation
+42.9%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$170,361
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
$212,500
Median list price
$169,900
Median price per sqft
$108
1-year sale-price change
+30.8%
Median days on market
90 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
27
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$781/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$786/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,208/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,695/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.9 : 1
Schools include
Clarion Area JSHS, Clarion Area El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.9 in
Annual snowfall
42.2 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Clarion County Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Venango Regional Airport (FKL) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
INDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM CLARION HOSPITAL, CLARION PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
11
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+14 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,919
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
72.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,130
Average weekly wage
$905
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
23

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

How it compares

ClarionState medianUS median
Median home value$158,526$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$212,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market90 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,919$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 Clarion, PA?
$158,526.
What is the median sale price in Clarion, PA?
$212,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Clarion, PA?
Median days on market: 90 days.
What is typical rent in Clarion, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Clarion, PA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Clarion, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Clarion, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Clarion, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Clarion, PA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Clarion, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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