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Broomall, PA

Broomall, PA.

Population: 20,697 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Broomall, PA is $590,052 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $629,900 after a median 25 days on market. 5 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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$590,052

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$590,052
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+27.0%
10-year appreciation
+72.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$590,052
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
$629,900
Median list price
$585,000
Median price per sqft
$279
1-year sale-price change
+7.3%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
35
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
103.6%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Marple Newtown SD, Delaware County Technical High School
Schools include
Russell El Sch, Worrall El Sch, Loomis El Sch, Paxon Hollow MS, Delaware County Technical High School - Marple

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 AE
NFIP flood claims on record
66
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Havertown PCP (2.3 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
48.4 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
16.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
671
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
147,109
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
137,772

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Valley Forge National Historical Park (10 mi)
National parks include
Valley Forge National Historical Park, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Independence National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
45
Nearest airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
82
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
1959
Housing built before 1970
72.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.5%
Median annual property tax
$5,868
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
84.3%

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

BroomallState medianUS median
Typical home value$590,052$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$629,900$254,900$325,000
Median days on market25 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,868$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 Broomall, PA?
$590,052.
What is the median sale price in Broomall, PA?
$629,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Broomall, PA?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Broomall, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,860/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Broomall, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Broomall, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Broomall, PA. 66 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 Broomall, PA?
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 Broomall, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Broomall, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Havertown PCP, 2.3 mi.
How many schools serve Broomall, PA?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Broomall, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 16.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Broomall, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Broomall, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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