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Thompsontown, PA

Thompsontown, PA.

Population: 2,424 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Thompsontown, PA is $227,133 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $181,000 after a median 68 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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$227,133

Median home value

+4.9%

1-year change

68

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$227,133
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+8.7%
5-year appreciation
+19.1%
10-year appreciation
+54.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$227,665
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
$181,000
Median list price
$169,000
Median price per sqft
$123
1-year sale-price change
+69.2%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
2

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. (13.6 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
43.7 in
Annual snowfall
22.6 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (25 mi)
National parks include
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Gettysburg National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Fox Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Hospitals include
PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER, GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER, WELLSPAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.1 / 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
1,975
Housing built before 1970
41.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,196
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
60.3%

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

ThompsontownState medianUS median
Median home value$227,133$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$181,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market68 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,196$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 Thompsontown, PA?
$227,133.
What is the median sale price in Thompsontown, PA?
$181,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Thompsontown, PA?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in Thompsontown, 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 Thompsontown, PA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Thompsontown, 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 Thompsontown, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Thompsontown, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Thompsontown, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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