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Horsham, PA

Horsham, PA.

Population: 17,279 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Horsham, PA is $441,771 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $465,000 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,695/month. 4 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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$441,771

Typical home value

+1.9%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$441,771
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+7.4%
5-year appreciation
+22.8%
10-year appreciation
+63.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$441,771
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
$465,000
Median list price
$439,450
Median price per sqft
$296
1-year sale-price change
+8.6%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
59
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
102.9%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,695/mo
1-year rent change
-0.2%
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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.0 : 1
Schools include
Simmons El Sch, Hallowell El Sch, Hatboro-Horsham SHS, Keith Valley MS

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
72
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
5
Nearest Superfund site
Willow Grove Naval Air and Air Reserve Station (0.5 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
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.1 in
Annual snowfall
23.1 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
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
147,571
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
131,919

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (16 mi)
National parks include
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Independence National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
64
Nearest airport
Jarrett Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
81
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER, NEMOURS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, DELAWARE
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)
-162 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
26.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,532
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
83.9%

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

HorshamState medianUS median
Typical home value$441,771$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$465,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market34 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,695/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,532$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 Horsham, PA?
$441,771.
What is the median sale price in Horsham, PA?
$465,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Horsham, PA?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Horsham, PA?
Typical rent: $1,695/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Horsham, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding.
Is Horsham, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Horsham, PA. 72 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 Horsham, PA?
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 Horsham, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Horsham, PA?
5 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Willow Grove Naval Air and Air Reserve Station, 0.5 mi.
How many schools serve Horsham, PA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Horsham, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Horsham, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Horsham, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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