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Penbrook, PA

Penbrook, PA.

Population: 13,115 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Penbrook, PA is $144,516 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $184,900 after a median 23 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,300/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$144,516

Median home value

+4.4%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$144,516
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+34.0%
5-year appreciation
+52.0%
10-year appreciation
+178.5%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$144,516
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
$184,900
Median list price
$164,900
Median price per sqft
$104
1-year sale-price change
+23.3%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,300/mo
1-year rent change
-1.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,166/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,285/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,598/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,055/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,100/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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.7 : 1
Schools include
Scott at Lincoln School, Harrisburg HS, Downey Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Navy Ships Parts Control Center (7.6 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
61.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.4 in
Annual snowfall
23.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
228
Days with Moderate air quality
136
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
198
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
81,899
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
59,076

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (17 mi)
National parks include
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Gettysburg National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
52
Nearest airport
Capital City Airport (HAR) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
22
Hospitals include
PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER, SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREET, WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-426 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,945
Housing built before 1970
75.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,754
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
69.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
151,933
Average weekly wage
$1,317
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
329

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

How it compares

PenbrookState medianUS median
Median home value$144,516$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$184,900$254,900$325,000
Median days on market23 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,300/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,754$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 Penbrook, PA?
$144,516.
What is the median sale price in Penbrook, PA?
$184,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Penbrook, PA?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in Penbrook, PA?
Typical rent: $1,300/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Penbrook, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, coldWave.
Is Penbrook, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Penbrook, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Penbrook, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Penbrook, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Penbrook, PA?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Penbrook, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 16.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Penbrook, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Penbrook, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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