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Croydon, PA

Croydon, PA.

Population: 9,638 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Croydon, PA is $356,154 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $327,500 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,545/month. 1 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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$356,154

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$356,154
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+32.8%
10-year appreciation
+104.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$356,154
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
$327,500
Median list price
$359,000
Median price per sqft
$240
1-year sale-price change
-18.1%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,545/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,650/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,980/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,210/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Keystone El Sch

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 (0.4 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)

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
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
260
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
165,599
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
162,827

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
14
Nearest national park
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail (2 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
Inductotherm Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
39
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO, COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, VIRTUA OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 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
1,959
Housing built before 1970
64.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,617
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
76.5%

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

CroydonState medianUS median
Median home value$356,154$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$327,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market52 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,545/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,617$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 Croydon, PA?
$356,154.
What is the median sale price in Croydon, PA?
$327,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Croydon, PA?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Croydon, PA?
Typical rent: $1,545/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Croydon, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Croydon, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Croydon, PA?
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 Croydon, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Croydon, PA?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Croydon TCE, 0.4 mi.
How many schools serve Croydon, PA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Croydon, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Croydon, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Croydon, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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