The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 17844 sells for about $259,900, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 17844 — Mifflinburg
The Mifflinburg housing market remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local residents and families seeking affordability, though limited new construction keeps the market tight. Figures for price cuts and specific sale-to-list ratios are not explicitly published for this ZIP and are omitted.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and long-term residents seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with affordable housing options and access to rural amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 9.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 17844, Union County PA
Crime rates in the Mifflinburg area are generally low, consistent with rural Union County trends and significantly below national averages for violent crime.
The area is served by the Mifflinburg Area School District, which is generally regarded as providing a stable, community-focused educational environment.
The region faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near the Susquehanna River tributaries and typical winter weather hazards; property insurance remains standard for central Pennsylvania.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing, education, and healthcare sectors, with steady but modest development activity in the surrounding Union County area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Pennsylvania) — Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion: Formula: (Assessed Value - Exclusion Amount) × Tax Rate = Tax Owed. Exclusion amount varies by school district and county. State (Pennsylvania) — Property Tax Assessment: Tax = Assessed Value × Local Millage Rate (1 mill = $1 per $1,000 of assessed value).
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to employment hubs in Lewisburg or Sunbury via PA-45.
The area offers access to local parks, the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail for cycling and walking, and proximity to state forest lands for outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, primarily driven by local workforce needs and limited new multi-family supply.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, agriculture, and public education, with major employers located in the broader Union County region.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use; public transit options are limited, relying on regional bus services for connections to larger hubs.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and commercial maintenance within the existing borough footprint.
The Union County Assessment Office manages property valuations, with assessments typically based on a percentage of fair market value.
Parcels are subject to Mifflinburg Area School District taxes and local municipal levies; no major MUDs or PIDs are present.
Property insurance markets are stable, with premiums reflecting standard regional risks for fire and weather-related events.
Pennsylvania has experienced modest net domestic migration shifts, with rural counties like Union seeing stable population retention.
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process, which typically extends the timeline for lenders.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 17844 profile.
The federal school roster could not be retrieved on the last refresh — no list is shown rather than an unverified one. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Hoopla's Xtreme Family Fun4.515.8 mi
- Kaos Fun Zone4.318.8 mi
- Rusty Rail Brewing Company4.64.1 mi
- Campus Theatre4.910.1 mi
- Spyglass on the Ridge Winery & Restaurant4.620 mi
- Selinsgrove Speedway4.616.8 mi
- Journey Bank Community Arts Center4.719 mi
- Raymond B. Winter State Park4.86 mi
- Campus Theatre4.910.1 mi
- T&D's Cats of the World4.78 mi
- Bunkers Of Alvira4.612.9 mi
- Lewisburg Children's Museum4.89.8 mi
- Bunkers Of Alvira4.612.9 mi
- Lewisburg Children's Museum4.89.8 mi
- World of Little League Museum4.718.4 mi
- Millionaires' Row4.218.8 mi
- Thomas T. Taber Museum4.718.8 mi
- Raymond B. Winter State Park4.86 mi
- T&D's Cats of the World4.78 mi
- Milton State Park4.511.9 mi
- Ravensburg State Park4.712.6 mi
- Lewisburg Area Recreation Park4.79.4 mi
- Shikellamy State Park: Marina Section4.816.3 mi
- Bucknell Golf Club4.59.8 mi
- Davy's Fresh Market4.89.2 mi
- Lewisburg Farmers Market4.69 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular multi-use trail connecting Mifflinburg to Lewisburg.
Local park providing recreational facilities and community space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.