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Broomall, PA — ZIP 19008

Population: 20,697 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 19008 (Broomall, PA) is $590,052 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $629,900 after a median 25 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$590,052

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$590,052
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+27.0%
10-year appreciation
+72.1%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$590,052
House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$629,900
Median list price
$585,000
Median price per sqft
$279
1-year sale-price change
+7.3%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
35
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
103.6%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,438/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,445/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Marple Newtown SD, Delaware County Technical High School
Schools include
Russell El Sch, Worrall El Sch, Loomis El Sch, Paxon Hollow MS, Delaware County Technical High School - Marple

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Havertown PCP (2.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
124
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
153

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
671
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
147,109
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
137,772

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Valley Forge National Historical Park (10 mi)
National parks include
Valley Forge National Historical Park, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Independence National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
45
Nearest airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
82
Hospitals include
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,117 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
72.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.5%
Median annual property tax
$5,868
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
84.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
195,459
Average weekly wage
$1,441
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
217

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 19008State medianUS median
Median home value$590,052$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$629,900$254,900$325,000
Median days on market25 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,868$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 19008?
$590,052.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 19008?
$629,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 19008?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 19008?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,860/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 19008?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 19008 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 19008?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 19008?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 19008?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Havertown PCP, 2.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 19008?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 19008 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 19008?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 19008?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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