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East Waterford, PA

East Waterford, PA.

Population: 912 (Census ACS)

The median home value in East Waterford, PA is $228,182 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $757,500 after a median 12 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$228,182

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

12

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$228,182
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
-3.3%
All-time peak (2024-12)
$241,718
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
$757,500
Median list price
$169,000
Median price per sqft
$255
1-year sale-price change
+222.5%
Median days on market
12 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$732/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,495/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)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Jacks Creek/Sitkin Smelting & Refining, Inc. (13.2 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
52.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.0 in
Annual snowfall
27.7 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (21 mi)
National parks include
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Fox Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER, WELLSPAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-18 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
45.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,608
Mean commute to work
37 min
Households with broadband internet
52.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,389
Average weekly wage
$934
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
30

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

How it compares

East WaterfordState medianUS median
Median home value$228,182$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$757,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market12 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,608$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 East Waterford, PA?
$228,182.
What is the median sale price in East Waterford, PA?
$757,500.
How long do homes take to sell in East Waterford, PA?
Median days on market: 12 days.
What is typical rent in East Waterford, 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 East Waterford, PA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in East Waterford, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in East Waterford, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near East Waterford, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in East Waterford, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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