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West Chester, PA — ZIP 19382

Population: 54,127 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 19382 (West Chester, PA) is $680,285 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $685,000 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,277/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, drought, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$680,285

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$680,285
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+12.3%
5-year appreciation
+31.0%
10-year appreciation
+70.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$680,285
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
$685,000
Median list price
$675,000
Median price per sqft
$282
1-year sale-price change
+0.7%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
193
For-sale inventory
111
Sale-to-list ratio
102.2%
Active listings
88
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
51

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,277/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%
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
8
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Unionville-Chadds Ford SD, West Chester Area SD
Schools include
Pocopson El Sch, West Chester Bayard Rustin HS, Stetson MS, Westtown-Thornbury El Sch, Glen Acres El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, drought, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · drought: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
252
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
A.I.W. Frank/Mid-County Mustang (7.2 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)

Annual precipitation
48.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
259
Days with Moderate air quality
102
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
157

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
700
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
74,571
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
61,908

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (7 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Brandywine Regional Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington Airport (ILG) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
75
Hospitals include
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
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)
+607 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
33.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.9%
Median annual property tax
$5,973
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
87.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
229,927
Average weekly wage
$1,773
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,400

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

How it compares

ZIP 19382State medianUS median
Typical home value$680,285$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$685,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market21 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$2,277/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,973$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 19382?
$680,285.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 19382?
$685,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 19382?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 19382?
Typical rent: $2,277/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 19382?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, drought, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 19382 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 19382. 252 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 19382?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 19382?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 19382?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 19382?
8 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 19382 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 19382?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 19382?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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