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Newtown square, PA

Newtown square, PA.

Population: 21,915 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Newtown square, PA is $775,927 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $375,000 after a median 16 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,237/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$775,927

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$775,927
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+32.5%
10-year appreciation
+71.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$775,927
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
$375,000
Median list price
$357,450
Median price per sqft
$282
1-year sale-price change
-18.5%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
50
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
17 days
New listings (monthly)
28

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,237/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,900/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,260/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,710/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,030/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
Culbertson El Sch, Marple Newtown SHS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Paoli Rail Yard (5.3 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)
50
Days with Good air quality
187
Days with Moderate air quality
169
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
271

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
104,772
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
93,746

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Valley Forge National Historical Park (8 mi)
National parks include
Valley Forge National Historical Park, First State National Historical Park, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Brandywine Regional Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
40
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER, COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 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)
-1,117 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
42.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.3%
Median annual property tax
$7,002
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
81.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
195,802
Average weekly wage
$1,374
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
191

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

How it compares

Newtown squareState medianUS median
Median home value$775,927$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$375,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market16 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$3,237/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,002$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 Newtown square, PA?
$775,927.
What is the median sale price in Newtown square, PA?
$375,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Newtown square, PA?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in Newtown square, PA?
Typical rent: $3,237/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Newtown square, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Newtown square, PA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Newtown square, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Newtown square, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Newtown square, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Newtown square, PA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Newtown square, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Newtown square, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Newtown square, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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