The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19004 sells for about $627,000, or $291 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 56 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,845 a month.
ZIP 19004 — Bala Cynwyd
The 19004 housing market remains stable with a median listing price of $627,000 and a year-over-year price increase of 4.9%. Demand is supported by the area's high-quality school district and proximity to Philadelphia, though inventory remains constrained. Sales count and months of supply data were not explicitly published for this specific ZIP code in the current period.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and an easy commute to Philadelphia.
Median prices moved up 4.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 56 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 3.5% · poverty 4.5% — 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 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 19004, Montgomery County PA
The area is served by the Lower Merion School District, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and resources.
The area is a mature, affluent suburban community with limited new development space, focusing primarily on residential stability and proximity to Philadelphia.
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).
Bala Cynwyd offers a direct commute to Center City Philadelphia via the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) and regional rail lines.
Residents have access to the Cynwyd Heritage Trail, various township parks, and proximity to the shopping and dining districts of Bala Cynwyd and nearby Manayunk.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of apartment complexes and single-family rentals, with demand driven by proximity to Philadelphia and local academic institutions.
The local economy is largely residential, supported by professional services and proximity to the major employment hubs of Philadelphia and the King of Prussia corridor.
The area is well-connected via SEPTA regional rail and major highway arteries including I-76.
Development is primarily focused on infill and residential renovations due to the built-out nature of the township.
Montgomery County utilizes a county-wide assessment system with periodic reassessments to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Lower Merion School District taxes and township-specific municipal levies.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year tables.
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 popular multi-use trail connecting local neighborhoods.
A primary retail hub serving the local community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).