Delaware County, Pennsylvania Housing Market
In Delaware County, Pennsylvania, the median home value is $332,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,372. This places Delaware County at #481 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #4 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: $1,441
- Establishments: 14,170
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 215
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 237,206 (avg $121,609)
- Outflow: 234,269 (avg $122,091)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Delaware County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19094 | 327.0 | +10.81% | 2025 |
| 2 | 19022 | 277.8 | +14.69% | 2025 |
| 3 | 19013 | 351.7 | +20.03% | 2025 |
| 4 | 19082 | 310.8 | -3.02% | 2025 |
| 5 | 19070 | 281.8 | +10.04% | 2025 |
| 6 | 19010 | 291.4 | +5.78% | 2025 |
| 7 | 19081 | 292.6 | +4.62% | 2025 |
| 8 | 19061 | 261.1 | +5.69% | 2025 |
| 9 | 19023 | 310.4 | -1.45% | 2025 |
| 10 | 19083 | 301.3 | +6.79% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Delaware County | Pennsylvania Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $332,200 | $212,079 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,372 | $990 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 69.6% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.2 | 17.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Delaware County is 56.6% above the Pennsylvania state average and 45.9% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,372/month is 38.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.2, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Delaware County has an owner-occupancy rate of 69.6%, compared to 74.2% in Pennsylvania and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickens County | Georgia | $332,700 | $1,136 |
| Lincoln County | Maine | $332,700 | $1,055 |
| Olmsted County | Minnesota | $331,700 | $1,370 |
| Montezuma County | Colorado | $331,400 | $942 |
| Albany County | Wyoming | $333,000 | $931 |
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre County | $323,500 | $1,207 | 61.8% |
| Northampton County | $308,600 | $1,395 | 71.1% |
| Lancaster County | $301,100 | $1,357 | 69.8% |
| Lehigh County | $300,400 | $1,383 | 65.6% |
| Butler County | $294,200 | $1,041 | 76.9% |
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).