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Sharon Hill, PA — ZIP 19079

Population: 8,745 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 19079 (Sharon Hill, PA) is $195,959 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $251,000 after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,295/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, cold wave, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$195,959

Typical home value

-1.3%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$195,959
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.3%
10-year appreciation
+116.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2026)
$201,043
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
$251,000
Median list price
$239,952
Median price per sqft
$163
1-year sale-price change
+13.3%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,295/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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Southeast Delco SD, Vision Academy CS of Excellence
Schools include
Sharon Hill Sch, Academy Park HS, Vision Academy CS of Excellence

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
17
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
2
Nearest Superfund site
Lower Darby Creek Area (0.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.5 in
Annual snowfall
25.2 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 annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
0
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
171,719
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
170,117

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (7 mi)
National parks include
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Independence National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
46
Nearest airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
81
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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,117 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1956
Housing built before 1970
75.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,821
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
73.6%

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 19079State medianUS median
Typical home value$195,959$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$251,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market36 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,295/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,821$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 typical home value in ZIP 19079?
$195,959.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 19079?
$251,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 19079?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 19079?
Typical rent: $1,295/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 19079?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is ZIP 19079 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 19079. 17 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 19079?
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 19079?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 19079?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lower Darby Creek Area, 0.9 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 19079?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 19079 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 19079?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 19079?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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