The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18966 sells for about $565,000, or $303 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 8 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,043 a month.
ZIP 18966 — Southampton
The 18966 housing market remains a seller's market with low inventory and steady price appreciation. While sales volume has moderated, the median price continues to rise, driven by high demand and limited supply. Figures for specific metrics like price cut percentage were not available at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking suburban living with access to Philadelphia, as well as established homeowners looking for stable property values.
Median prices moved up 3.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 8 days on market with 0.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 2.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 18966, Bucks County PA
The area is served by the Centennial School District, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the Bucks County region.
The area faces standard regional risks for wind and storm events; property insurance remains standard for the Pennsylvania market.
The area benefits from its proximity to Philadelphia and major regional employment hubs in Bucks County, with steady demand for suburban residential housing.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Pennsylvania) — Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion: Formula: (Assessed Value - Exclusion Amount) × Tax Rate = Tax Owed. Exclusion amount varies by school district and county. State (Pennsylvania) — Property Tax Assessment: Tax = Assessed Value × Local Millage Rate (1 mill = $1 per $1,000 of assessed value).
Residents primarily commute via the Pennsylvania Turnpike and regional rail lines toward Philadelphia and surrounding employment centers.
The area features local parks, community green spaces, and proximity to regional shopping centers and dining districts in Southampton.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand, with a limited supply of multi-family inventory.
The local economy is driven by a mix of retail, healthcare, and professional services, with many residents commuting to the broader Philadelphia metropolitan area.
The area is served by major highway corridors including the Pennsylvania Turnpike and local arterial roads.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and small-scale commercial improvements.
Bucks County utilizes a county-wide assessment system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, municipal taxes, and county levies.
Property insurance premiums are consistent with the broader Pennsylvania market, reflecting standard regional risk profiles.
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and ZCTA-level aggregations.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Major local retail and dining hub.
Access to various local greenbelts and recreational trails.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).