The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19444 sells for about $612,318, or $355 per square foot.
Prices are down 9.29% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 14 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,030 a month.
ZIP 19444 — Lafayette Hill
The 19444 housing market is currently stable, characterized by a median home price of approximately $612,318 and low inventory levels. While year-over-year price growth shows a decline, this reflects a cooling from previous peak activity rather than a distressed market. Data for specific metrics like sales-to-list ratio and months of supply are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for established families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with proximity to Philadelphia and access to quality schools.
Median prices moved down 9.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 14 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.5% · poverty 1.7% — 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 4.7%/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 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 19444, Montgomery County PA
The area is served by the Colonial School District, which is generally well-regarded within the region.
The area is a mature residential suburb with limited new large-scale development, primarily focused on infill and residential maintenance.
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).
Lafayette Hill offers a suburban commute with access to the Philadelphia employment core via the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) and regional rail lines.
The area features proximity to the Wissahickon Valley Park trails, several local golf clubs, and convenient shopping centers along the Ridge Pike corridor.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and townhomes with moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand.
The local economy is driven by proximity to the Philadelphia metropolitan area, with a mix of professional services, healthcare, and retail sectors.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-76 and I-476, providing regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and small-scale commercial improvements.
Montgomery County utilizes a county-wide assessment system for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Colonial School District taxes and standard municipal levies.
Standard suburban property insurance market with typical regional hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and SimpleMaps 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.
Extensive trail network for hiking and cycling.
Local hub for dining and daily services.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).