The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19082 sells for about $274,906, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,540 a month.
ZIP 19082 — Upper Darby
The housing market in 19082 remains competitive, driven by its affordability relative to the broader Philadelphia metro area and excellent transit connectivity. While inventory remains tight, price growth has moderated, reflecting a balanced but cautious buyer sentiment. The area continues to attract first-time buyers and investors looking for value in an established, high-density community.
This ZIP is ideal for first-time homebuyers, commuters working in Philadelphia, and investors seeking high-yield rental opportunities in a dense, transit-connected suburban market.
Median prices moved up 2.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 3.5 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 5.2% · poverty 14.5% — 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 8.2%/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 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 19082, Delaware County PA
Upper Darby experiences crime rates that are generally higher than the national average, with property and violent crime trends consistent with dense, inner-ring suburban environments in the Philadelphia region.
Schools in the area are part of the Upper Darby School District, which serves a diverse student population and faces challenges typical of large, urban-adjacent districts.
The area is primarily an urbanized environment with standard flood and wind risks associated with the Delaware Valley; residents typically maintain standard homeowners insurance policies.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to Philadelphia, serving as a major residential hub for commuters with ongoing efforts to revitalize local commercial corridors.
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).
The ZIP is highly accessible to Philadelphia via the SEPTA Market-Frankford Line and major arterial roads like US Route 1, making it a primary transit-oriented commuter hub.
The area features several local parks and community centers, with proximity to larger regional green spaces and the shopping districts along the West Chester Pike corridor.
The rental market is robust with high demand for multi-family units; rent trajectories have stabilized following recent adjustments, and the area remains a target for long-term buy-and-hold investors.
The economy is anchored by retail, healthcare, and public sector employment, with a significant portion of the workforce commuting to Philadelphia.
The area is exceptionally well-served by public transit, including the SEPTA Market-Frankford Line and numerous bus routes, facilitating easy access to the regional employment core.
Development focus remains on transit-oriented residential infill and the modernization of aging commercial infrastructure along major thoroughfares.
Delaware County utilizes a county-wide assessment system to determine property values for tax purposes, with periodic reassessments to ensure equity.
Parcels are subject to school district, municipal, and county taxes, with no significant MUD/PID structures common in this established urban area.
Property insurance premiums are standard for the region, though proximity to urban density and aging housing stock can influence policy costs.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and local market aggregators.
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.
A major regional venue hosting concerts and theatrical productions.
A critical transit hub connecting the area to Center City Philadelphia.
Provides local green space and walking trails for residents.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 51.1% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict.