Bucks County, Pennsylvania Housing Market
In Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the median home value is $445,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,605. This places Bucks County at #204 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #2 within Pennsylvania.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,264
- Establishments: 21,029
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 673
- Multi-family: 107
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 283,606 (avg $137,785)
- Outflow: 279,674 (avg $138,319)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Bucks County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18077 | 270.3 | +17.86% | 2025 |
| 2 | 18042 | 333.5 | +12.99% | 2025 |
| 3 | 18942 | 249.7 | +15.99% | 2025 |
| 4 | 18917 | 268.1 | +4.40% | 2025 |
| 5 | 18954 | 262.4 | +9.75% | 2025 |
| 6 | 18938 | 253.5 | +3.86% | 2025 |
| 7 | 19067 | 276.2 | +5.28% | 2025 |
| 8 | 18073 | 248.2 | +8.16% | 2025 |
| 9 | 18940 | 286.1 | +5.10% | 2025 |
| 10 | 19030 | 307.4 | +9.13% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Bucks County | Pennsylvania Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $445,700 | $212,079 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,605 | $990 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.8% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.1 | 17.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Bucks County is 110.2% above the Pennsylvania state average and 95.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,605/month is 62.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Bucks County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.8%, compared to 74.2% in Pennsylvania and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware County | Ohio | $445,500 | $1,492 |
| Chatham County | North Carolina | $446,200 | $1,180 |
| Santa Fe County | New Mexico | $446,300 | $1,389 |
| Humboldt County | California | $446,900 | $1,287 |
| Jefferson County | Montana | $446,900 | $925 |
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $436,700 | $1,683 | 71.4% |
| Chester County | $485,600 | $1,763 | 75.1% |
| Delaware County | $332,200 | $1,372 | 69.6% |
| Centre County | $323,500 | $1,207 | 61.8% |
| Northampton County | $308,600 | $1,395 | 71.1% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).