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Philadelphia, PA — ZIP 19116

Population: 33,654 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 19116 (Philadelphia, PA) is $394,363 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $419,900 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,193/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with coldwave, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$394,363

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$394,363
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+19.8%
10-year appreciation
+73.8%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$395,662
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
$419,900
Median list price
$419,900
Median price per sqft
$252
1-year sale-price change
+3.2%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
69
For-sale inventory
56
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
42
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,193/mo
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
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Mathematics Science & Technology Community CS, Philadelphia Academy CS, Philadelphia City SD
Schools include
Mathematics Science & Technology Community CS, Philadelphia Academy CS, Comly Watson Sch, Loesche William H Sch, Washington George HS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, winterWeather, coastalFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Very High · heatWave: Very High · iceStorm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cosden Chemical Coatings Corp. (6.1 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)

Average annual temperature
54.5°F
Average high
64.5°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.9 in
Annual snowfall
19.9 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)
50
Days with Good air quality
184
Days with Moderate air quality
173
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
465
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
190,272
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
186,155

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail (8 mi)
National parks include
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Independence National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
57
Nearest airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
89
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)
-10,057 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,299
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
74.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
619,248
Average weekly wage
$1,640
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,366

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

How it compares

ZIP 19116State medianUS median
Median home value$394,363$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$419,900$254,900$325,000
Median days on market27 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$2,193/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,299$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 19116?
$394,363.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 19116?
$419,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 19116?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 19116?
Typical rent: $2,193/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 19116?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, winterWeather, coastalFlooding.
Is ZIP 19116 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 19116?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 19116?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 19116?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 19116?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 19116 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 19116?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 19116?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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