The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19086 sells for about $525,000, or $224 per square foot.
Prices are up +20.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,100 a month.
ZIP 19086 — Wallingford
The housing market in 19086 is currently experiencing strong demand with a median sale price of $525,000 and a low inventory of 25 active listings. Prices have seen a significant year-over-year increase of 20.6%, driven by the area's reputation for high-quality schools and suburban appeal. The market is currently favoring sellers, with homes selling near the asking price in approximately 41 days.
This ZIP is ideal for families seeking high-quality schools and professionals commuting to Philadelphia who prefer a quiet, established suburban environment.
Median prices moved up 20.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 1.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 3.2% — 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 4.8%/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 3.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 19086, Delaware County PA
The area is served by the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, which is highly regarded for academic performance and college readiness.
The area is a stable, established suburban community with limited new large-scale development, primarily focused on residential maintenance and infill.
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).
Residents primarily commute to Philadelphia via regional rail or I-95, with typical drive times ranging from 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.
The area features access to local parks, community green spaces, and proximity to the Ridley Creek State Park for outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand, with a mix of garden-style apartments and single-family rentals.
The local economy is driven by proximity to the Philadelphia metropolitan area, with significant employment in education, healthcare, and professional services.
Served by SEPTA regional rail lines providing direct access to Center City Philadelphia.
Development is primarily limited to small-scale residential renovations and minor commercial improvements.
Delaware County utilizes a county-wide assessment system for property tax valuation.
Parcels are subject to Wallingford-Swarthmore School District taxes and local municipal levies.
Standard homeowners insurance market with typical regional exposure to wind and storm events.
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state requiring court intervention for property seizures.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Large state park offering hiking, fishing, and historical sites.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).