The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19003 sells for about $660,500, or $344 per square foot.
Prices are up +9.97% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 12 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,697 a month.
ZIP 19003 — Ardmore
The Ardmore housing market is currently a highly competitive seller's market, characterized by rapid sales and prices consistently exceeding asking values. Strong demand, driven by the area's transit connectivity and school quality, has pushed the median sale price to $660,500 as of Q2 2026. Inventory remains tight, contributing to the upward pressure on home values.
This ZIP is ideal for commuters seeking urban-suburban living, families prioritizing top-tier public schools, and professionals who value walkability and direct rail access to Philadelphia.
Median prices moved up 10.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 12 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 102.9% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 5.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 19003
The area is served by the highly regarded Lower Merion School District, which is consistently ranked among the top public school systems in Pennsylvania.
Ardmore serves as a major transit-oriented hub on the Philadelphia Main Line, featuring significant mixed-use development and proximity to major regional employment centers.
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).
The ZIP is highly accessible via the SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line and the Norristown High Speed Line, providing direct rail transit to Center City Philadelphia.
The area features the popular Suburban Square shopping district, numerous local parks, and proximity to the historic Merion Cricket Club.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited vacancy, with 2026 housing authority payment standards for a one-bedroom unit set at $2,052.
The local economy is anchored by professional services, healthcare, and education, benefiting from its location within the affluent Philadelphia Main Line corridor.
The area is a key transit node served by SEPTA regional rail and high-speed lines, facilitating efficient commutes to Philadelphia's central business district.
Ongoing redevelopment efforts focus on enhancing the walkability and density of the Ardmore commercial district near the train station.
The Montgomery County Board of Assessment Appeals manages property valuations, with assessments typically based on a percentage of fair market value.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district taxes, with additional assessments potentially applicable for specific utility or municipal services.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles.
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.
A historic open-air shopping center serving as a primary retail anchor for the Main Line.
A historic landmark and social hub located within the community.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 22.9% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict.