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West chester, PA — ZIP 19382

Population: 54,127 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 19382 (West chester, PA) is $685,585 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $637,500 after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,250/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, drought, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$685,585

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$685,585
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+12.7%
5-year appreciation
+30.4%
10-year appreciation
+69.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$685,585
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
$637,500
Median list price
$680,000
Median price per sqft
$288
1-year sale-price change
-0.4%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
124
For-sale inventory
119
Sale-to-list ratio
102.3%
Active listings
87
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
18 days
New listings (monthly)
65

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,250/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,670/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,810/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,160/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,590/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,890/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
9
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Chester Co Family Academy CS, Unionville-Chadds Ford SD, West Chester Area SD
Schools include
Chester Co Family Academy CS, Pocopson El Sch, West Chester Bayard Rustin HS, Stetson MS, Westtown-Thornbury El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
A.I.W. Frank/Mid-County Mustang (7.2 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
51.2 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)
45
Days with Good air quality
220
Days with Moderate air quality
134
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
248

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
700
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
74,571
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
61,908

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (7 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Brandywine Regional Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington Airport (ILG) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER, COATESVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
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)
+607 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
33.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.9%
Median annual property tax
$5,973
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
87.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
228,282
Average weekly wage
$1,666
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
898

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

How it compares

ZIP 19382State medianUS median
Median home value$685,585$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$637,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market25 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$2,250/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,973$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 19382?
$685,585.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 19382?
$637,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 19382?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 19382?
Typical rent: $2,250/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 19382?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 19382 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 19382?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 19382?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 19382?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 19382?
9 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 19382 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 19382?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 19382?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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