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Bensalem, PA — ZIP 19020

Population: 56,809 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 19020 (Bensalem, PA) is $430,396 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $421,500 after a median 32.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,941/month. 10 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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$430,396

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

32.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$430,396
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+11.5%
5-year appreciation
+27.2%
10-year appreciation
+74.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$430,396
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
$421,500
Median list price
$447,450
Median price per sqft
$257
1-year sale-price change
+2.0%
Median days on market
32.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
82
For-sale inventory
92
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
70
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
46

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,941/mo
1-year rent change
+3.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,620/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,760/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,100/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,520/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,810/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
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
School Lane CS, Bensalem Township SD
Schools include
School Lane CS, Cornwells El Sch, Samuel K Faust El Sch, Benjamin Rush El Sch, Bensalem Twp 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
2
Nearest Superfund site
Croydon TCE (2.8 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
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.4 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)
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
15.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
518
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
189,109
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
181,371

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
Nearest national park
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail (4 mi)
National parks include
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Independence National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ROTHMAN ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
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
1,975
Housing built before 1970
36.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,824
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
81.3%

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 19020State medianUS median
Median home value$430,396$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$421,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market33 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,941/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,824$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 19020?
$430,396.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 19020?
$421,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 19020?
Median days on market: 32.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 19020?
Typical rent: $1,941/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 19020?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 19020 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 19020?
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 19020?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 19020?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Croydon TCE, 2.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 19020?
10 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 19020 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 19020?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 19020?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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