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Meadowbrook, PA — ZIP 19046

Population: 19,640 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 19046 (Meadowbrook, PA) is $522,584 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $710,000 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,656/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with strongwind, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$522,584

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$522,584
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+25.5%
10-year appreciation
+72.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$522,584
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
$710,000
Median list price
$699,900
Median price per sqft
$256
1-year sale-price change
-2.7%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
66
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
28

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,656/mo
1-year rent change
+5.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,560/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,230/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,490/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Jenkintown El Sch, Jenkintown Middle/High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
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
None
Nearest Superfund site
Raymark (5.4 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)

Annual precipitation
51.4 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
232
Days with Moderate air quality
127
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
284

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
170,111
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
172,424

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (10 mi)
National parks include
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
59
Nearest airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HOLY REDEEMER HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
-162 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
Housing built before 1970
77.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.0%
Median annual property tax
$7,494
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
82.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
468,773
Average weekly wage
$1,649
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,500

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

How it compares

ZIP 19046State medianUS median
Median home value$522,584$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$710,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market34 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,656/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,494$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 19046?
$522,584.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 19046?
$710,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 19046?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 19046?
Typical rent: $1,656/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 19046?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 19046 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 19046?
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 19046?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 19046?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 19046?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 19046 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 19046?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 19046?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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