The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19026 sells for about $319,928, or $209 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 43 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,670 a month.
ZIP 19026 — Upper Darby
The Drexel Hill housing market shows steady growth with a 6.3% year-over-year increase in median sale prices. Market conditions remain competitive for buyers, though inventory is limited. Figures for specific metrics like tax rates and vacancy are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking established suburban housing within reach of Philadelphia's employment core.
Median prices moved up 6.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 43 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 19026, Delaware County PA
The area is served by the Upper Darby School District, featuring local elementary schools such as Aronimink and Charles Kelly.
Drexel Hill is a mature residential community with limited new large-scale development, primarily focused on infill and renovation of existing housing stock.
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).
Drexel Hill offers a suburban commute to Philadelphia, accessible via local SEPTA transit lines and major regional roadways.
The area features local parks and community green spaces, with proximity to shopping and dining corridors along major thoroughfares like Township Line Road.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand, with a HUD-defined fair market rent of $1,670 for a two-bedroom unit as of FY 2027.
The local economy is primarily residential, with residents largely commuting to the broader Philadelphia metropolitan area for employment.
The area is served by regional transit corridors and road networks providing access to Philadelphia and surrounding Delaware County suburbs.
Development is primarily limited to residential infill and property improvements rather than large-scale commercial projects.
Parcels are subject to Upper Darby School District and Delaware County tax levies.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau QuickFacts for Drexel Hill CDP.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Public elementary school serving the local community.
Public elementary school serving the local community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2023) (within 12.5%).