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Chadds ford, PA

Chadds ford, PA.

Population: 10,864 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Chadds ford, PA is $741,841 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $495,000 after a median 23.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,284/month. 2 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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$741,841

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

23.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$741,841
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.2%
5-year appreciation
+33.9%
10-year appreciation
+72.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$741,841
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
$495,000
Median list price
$765,000
Median price per sqft
$250
1-year sale-price change
-31.6%
Median days on market
23.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
45
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
43
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,284/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,910/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,080/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,480/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,970/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,320/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
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Chadds Ford El Sch, Hillendale 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
Hockessin Groundwater (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
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,724
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,487

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (3 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Brandywine Regional Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington Airport (ILG) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER, DELAWARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
78
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
1,987
Housing built before 1970
22.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.0%
Median annual property tax
$8,733
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
89.0%

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

Chadds fordState medianUS median
Median home value$741,841$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$495,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market24 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$2,284/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,733$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 Chadds ford, PA?
$741,841.
What is the median sale price in Chadds ford, PA?
$495,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Chadds ford, PA?
Median days on market: 23.5 days.
What is typical rent in Chadds ford, PA?
Typical rent: $2,284/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chadds ford, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Chadds ford, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Chadds ford, PA?
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 Chadds ford, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chadds ford, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Chadds ford, PA?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Chadds ford, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Chadds ford, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Chadds ford, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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