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Tamaqua, Pennsylvania houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Tamaqua, PA (Schuylkill County) — Census median home value $78,500, county listing prices down about 2.8% over the past year. Market data for Tamaqua houses and the broader area.
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Tamaqua, PA is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — this guide covers houses in Tamaqua and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,922, with a median household income of $44,803. Census data puts Tamaqua houses at a median value of $78,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Schuylkill County's current median listing price runs $164,950, down about 2.8% over the past year.
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Market overview
Tamaqua housing market
Tamaqua is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Tamaqua and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$78,500
Population (Census ACS)
6,922
Median household income
$44,803
County price trend (2025)
5.85% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Tamaqua market snapshot
Population
6,922
County
Schuylkill County
Median Household Income
$44,803
Median Home Value (city)
$78,500
Median Listing Price (Schuylkill County)
$164,950
Median Gross Rent
$935/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Tamaqua's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $78,500. Separately, Schuylkill County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $164,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Schuylkill County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.85% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Tamaqua has an estimated population of 6,922 and a median household income of $44,803, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Tamaqua's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 25% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Lansford (~3.0 mi), Summit Hill (~4.4 mi), Nesquehoning (~7.5 mi), Tresckow (~8.0 mi), Jim Thorpe (~8.7 mi), Beaver Meadows (~8.7 mi), Weatherly (~11.0 mi), Lehighton (~11.1 mi), Weissport (~11.9 mi), Kempton (~12.7 mi), Weissport East (~12.8 mi), Parryville (~13.5 mi), Bowmanstown (~13.9 mi), Palmerton (~16.2 mi), Lenhartsville (~16.2 mi), Edenburg (~16.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Tamaqua data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
6,922
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$78,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$44,803
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$935
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.85%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$164,950
Census place type
borough
County
Schuylkill County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
9.56 sq mi
Census GEOID
4276032
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Tamaqua
Schools
Blue Mountain SD — 4 schools, 2,455 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Schuylkill addresses may be served by Blue Mountain SD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Tamaqua FAQ
What are houses worth in Tamaqua, PA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Tamaqua at $78,500. Schuylkill County's current median listing price runs $164,950, down about 2.8% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Tamaqua, PA?
For owner-occupied houses in Tamaqua, Census ACS data shows a median value of $78,500. Active listing prices in Schuylkill County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Tamaqua, PA?
Tamaqua houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Schuylkill County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Tamaqua, PA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Tamaqua's population at approximately 6,922.
What's the median rent in Tamaqua, PA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Tamaqua at approximately $935 per month.
What is the median household income in Tamaqua, PA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Tamaqua at approximately $44,803.
Is the Tamaqua housing market growing?
Schuylkill County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.85% annual change in 2025.
Is Tamaqua, PA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Tamaqua's median home value at about 1.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 25% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Tamaqua, PA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Blue Mountain SD for many Tamaqua addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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