The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19079 sells for about $225,000, or $192 per square foot.
Prices are up +20.21% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,408 a month.
ZIP 19079 — Sharon Hill
The 19079 housing market shows a median price of $225,000, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 20.21%. While prices have risen, the market remains cautious due to high poverty rates, elevated unemployment, and tenant stability concerns that impact rental investment viability. Demand is driven by affordability relative to the broader Philadelphia metro area.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and commuters looking for proximity to Philadelphia at a lower price point than neighboring suburbs.
Median prices moved up 20.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 16.3% · poverty 28.4% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 7.7%/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 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 19079, Delaware County PA
Schools in the area are part of the Southeast Delco School District, which faces ongoing challenges regarding academic performance and resource allocation.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks common to the Delaware Valley; property insurance premiums are rising due to broader regional hazard exposure.
Economic momentum is modest, with the area serving primarily as a residential bedroom community for Philadelphia and surrounding Delaware County employment hubs.
Property taxes are levied by the borough, Delaware County, and the Southeast Delco School District, with the school district portion representing the largest share of the total effective rate.
Residents primarily commute to Philadelphia via the SEPTA regional rail or by driving along major corridors like Chester Pike and I-95.
Local amenities include small neighborhood parks and proximity to larger regional green spaces and shopping centers along the Chester Pike commercial corridor.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable units but faces pressure from elevated vacancy rates and tenant stability concerns.
The local economy is driven by service, retail, and healthcare sectors, with many residents commuting to larger employers in Philadelphia and the surrounding Delaware County region.
The area is served by SEPTA regional rail and bus lines, providing direct access to Center City Philadelphia.
Development is largely limited to infill residential projects and small-scale commercial renovations along existing transit corridors.
The Delaware County Board of Assessment Appeals manages property valuations, with periodic reassessments impacting tax liabilities.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and Southeast Delco School District taxes, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance costs are trending upward due to regional climate risks and rising replacement costs.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 19079 profiles.
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.
Local community green space.
Primary commercial artery with local retail and dining.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).