The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19317 sells for about $750,000, or $265 per square foot.
Prices are down 10.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,937 a month.
ZIP 19317 — Chadds Ford
The 19317 housing market is currently experiencing a correction in pricing after a period of rapid growth, with median prices showing a year-over-year decline. Despite this, the market remains competitive for high-quality inventory, driven by the area's strong school district and desirable suburban location. Inventory remains tight, which continues to support price stability for well-maintained properties.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking a quiet, suburban lifestyle with access to top-tier schools and historical amenities, while remaining within a reasonable commuting distance to major regional employment centers.
Median prices moved down 10.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% 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 4.3% · poverty 2.6% — 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 4.3%/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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 19317, Pennsylvania
Crime rates in the Chadds Ford area are generally low, with reported incidents significantly below the national average and consistent with the quiet, suburban character of the region.
The area is served by highly-rated public schools, particularly within the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, which is frequently recognized for academic excellence and strong college readiness metrics.
The region faces moderate risks related to localized flooding near the Brandywine Creek and standard regional wind/storm exposure, with property insurance premiums reflecting these environmental factors.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Wilmington, DE employment hub and local tourism centered on historical sites, with limited large-scale new residential development due to land preservation efforts.
Property taxes are levied by the county, township, and school district, with the school district portion representing the largest share of the total effective rate.
Residents primarily commute by car toward Wilmington, DE, or West Chester, PA, with travel times typically ranging from 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic along the Route 1 and Route 202 corridors.
The area features extensive access to outdoor recreation, including the Brandywine Creek State Park, numerous walking trails, and proximity to world-class cultural attractions like the Brandywine River Museum of Art.
The rental market is relatively tight with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family home rentals; vacancy pressure remains low due to the area's high desirability and limited multi-family supply.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, historical preservation, and professional services, with many residents employed in the nearby Wilmington, DE financial and corporate sectors.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with Route 1 serving as the primary arterial road connecting the area to regional hubs.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to maintain the rural-suburban character, with minimal large-scale commercial or residential projects currently in the pipeline.
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Parcels are subject to school district taxes, township taxes, and county taxes, with no significant MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance remains stable, though homeowners in proximity to the Brandywine Creek may face higher premiums due to flood zone designations.
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Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 19317 profile.
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.
Renowned museum featuring American art and the Wyeth family collection.
Large state park offering hiking, fishing, and nature preserves.
Preserves the local history and colonial heritage of the area.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).