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New hope, PA — ZIP 18938

Population: 13,649 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 18938 (New hope, PA) is $981,668 — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.25M after a median 204 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,425/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$981,668

Median home value

+7.0%

1-year change

204

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$981,668
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+17.2%
5-year appreciation
+32.4%
10-year appreciation
+71.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$981,668
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.25M
Median price per sqft
$388
Median days on market
204 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
83
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
27 days
New listings (monthly)
32

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,425/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,870/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,030/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,420/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,900/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,240/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
New Hope-Solebury MS, New Hope-Solebury Upper El Sch, New Hope-Solebury HS

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chem-Fab (7.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
241
Days with Moderate air quality
50
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
200

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
47,770
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
49,517

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
25
Nearest national park
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (4 mi)
National parks include
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
61
Nearest airport
Buckingham Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - SOMERSET, CAPITAL HEALTH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-967 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
26.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.6%
Median annual property tax
$7,627
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
90.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
246,153
Average weekly wage
$1,196
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
483

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

How it compares

ZIP 18938State medianUS median
Median home value$981,668$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$1.25M$254,900$325,000
Median days on market204 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$3,425/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,627$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 median home value in ZIP 18938?
$981,668.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 18938?
$1.25M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 18938?
Median days on market: 204 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 18938?
Typical rent: $3,425/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 18938?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 18938 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 18938?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 18938?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 18938?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 18938?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 18938 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 18938?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 18938?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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