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Limerick, PA — ZIP 19468

Population: 28,194 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 19468 (Limerick, PA) is $466,931 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $440,000 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,077/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with strong wind, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$466,931

Typical home value

+2.3%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$466,931
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+10.5%
5-year appreciation
+29.6%
10-year appreciation
+77.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$466,931
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
$440,000
Median list price
$499,999
Median price per sqft
$246
1-year sale-price change
-0.6%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
114
For-sale inventory
51
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
62
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
17 days
New listings (monthly)
30

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,077/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
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
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Spring-Ford Area SD, Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center
Schools include
Upper Providence El Sch, Spring-Ford MS 7th Grade Ctr, Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr, Limerick El Sch, Royersford El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
27
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Occidental Chemical Corp./Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. (4.6 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
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.1 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
268
Days with Moderate air quality
96
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,081
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
78,918
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
73,254

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Valley Forge National Historical Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Valley Forge National Historical Park, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, First State National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Heritage Field (PTW) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
PHYSICIANS CARE SURGICAL HOSPITAL
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)
-162 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1992
Housing built before 1970
23.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,794
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
85.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
468,571
Average weekly wage
$1,764
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,231

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

How it compares

ZIP 19468State medianUS median
Typical home value$466,931$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$440,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market19 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$2,077/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,794$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 19468?
$466,931.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 19468?
$440,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 19468?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 19468?
Typical rent: $2,077/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 19468?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding.
Is ZIP 19468 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 19468. 27 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 19468?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 19468?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 19468?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Occidental Chemical Corp./Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., 4.6 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 19468?
10 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 19468 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 19468?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 19468?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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