The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19134 sells for about $161,000, or $157 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 100 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,400 a month.
ZIP 19134 — Philadelphia
The 19134 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase, with median home values declining slightly year-over-year as of August 2026. While inventory remains relatively flat, the increase in days on market suggests that buyers are becoming more selective and price-sensitive. Sellers are increasingly adjusting expectations, as evidenced by the share of listings with price cuts.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious first-time homebuyers, investors seeking rental yield, and commuters who prioritize proximity to the city center over suburban amenities.
Median prices moved down 2.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 100 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.8% · poverty 24.5% — a mixed stability profile.
Built from 1,134 recorded sales in the last 24 months against HUD 3-bedroom fair market rents. The location premium is the part of the price that rent, income, education, employment, vacancy, price trend, hazard, lending and flood risk don't explain. It usually reflects amenities, schools and scarcity. It's area context and does not change this ZIP's home value estimates.
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 3.7%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 19134, Philadelphia County PA
The area experiences higher rates of property and violent crime compared to the national average, consistent with broader urban trends in Philadelphia.
Public schools in the area are generally rated below average, with many residents seeking alternative educational options or charter schools.
The area is primarily an urban environment with standard flood and wind risks associated with the Philadelphia region; insurance premiums are influenced by urban density and aging infrastructure.
Economic momentum is driven by local small businesses and proximity to Philadelphia's central business district, with ongoing interest in residential infill development.
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 benefit from proximity to the Market-Frankford Line and major thoroughfares like Aramingo Avenue, providing direct transit access to Center City Philadelphia.
The area features local neighborhood parks and is within reach of the Delaware River waterfront, offering limited but accessible green space and community recreation centers.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable units, with a significant presence of long-term residential rentals and some investor activity.
The local economy is anchored by retail, healthcare, and service-sector employment, with strong ties to the broader Philadelphia labor market.
The area is served by SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line and extensive bus networks, facilitating transit-oriented commuting to Center City.
Development activity is focused on small-scale residential renovations and adaptive reuse of former industrial properties.
The Philadelphia Office of Property Assessment manages the citywide assessment cycle and property tax valuation process.
Parcels are subject to city-level property taxes and standard municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance markets are stable but reflect the urban risk profile of Philadelphia, with premiums varying by property age and condition.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA 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.
- Adventure Aquarium4.63.2 mi
- Sesame Place Philadelphia4.118.4 mi
- Diggerland USA4.415.3 mi
- Franklin Square4.63.3 mi
- Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park4.514.9 mi
- Lincoln Financial Field4.66.8 mi
- Citizens Bank Park4.76.5 mi
- Xfinity Mobile Arena4.57 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.84.4 mi
- Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia4.53.9 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.84.4 mi
- Parx Casino4.112.1 mi
- Adventure Aquarium4.63.2 mi
- Liberty Bell4.63.6 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.55.1 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.84.4 mi
- Liberty Bell4.63.6 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps4.74.4 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.64.2 mi
- Independence Hall4.73.6 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.55.1 mi
- JFK Plaza (Love Park)4.54 mi
- Franklin Square4.63.3 mi
- FDR Park4.57.3 mi
- Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania4.89.5 mi
- Cooper River Park4.64.8 mi
- Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School4.64.9 mi
- Riverton Yacht Club4.74.9 mi
- Dredge Harbor Boat Center LLC4.77.2 mi
- Penn's Landing Marina4.73.6 mi
- Topgolf Mount Laurel4.410.5 mi
- Topgolf Philadelphia4.110 mi
- Philadelphia Cricket Club4.810.6 mi
- Union League Liberty Hill4.710.1 mi
- Ramblewood Country Club4.39.9 mi
- Reading Terminal Market4.73.8 mi
- Cherry Hill Mall4.45.1 mi
- Deptford Mall4.310.7 mi
- Willow Grove Park4.410.7 mi
- Franklin Mall4.210.2 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport3.810.9 mi
- Trenton-Mercer Airport3.925.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major commercial corridor serving the local community.
Provides access to riverfront trails and recreational space.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched properties in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 2 researched properties on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).