The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18923 sells for about $672,000, or $265 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,253 a month.
ZIP 18923 — Fountainville
The 18923 housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation and low inventory levels. While demand remains consistent, the market is characterized by a cautious approach from buyers due to current interest rate environments and limited supply.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and a historic community feel, while remaining within commuting distance of major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 17.2% · poverty 11.0% — a mixed stability 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 3.7%/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
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 18923, Bucks County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Doylestown area are generally low, consistently ranking below both state and national averages for violent and property crimes.
The area is served by the Central Bucks School District, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and extracurricular programs.
The region faces moderate risks from localized flooding near water bodies and occasional severe wind events, with standard insurance coverage typically sufficient.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Philadelphia employment corridor and a strong local professional services sector, with steady but limited residential development.
Property taxes are levied by the county, municipality, and school district, with the school district portion representing the largest share of the total effective rate.
Residents primarily commute by car toward Philadelphia or Trenton, with limited access to regional rail transit options in the immediate vicinity.
The area features extensive access to local parks, walking trails, and historic sites, with proximity to downtown Doylestown providing diverse shopping and dining options.
The rental market shows moderate vacancy pressure with a trend toward stable but slow growth, attracting long-term tenants rather than short-term investors.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and professional services, with many residents commuting to the broader Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with major highway access via Route 202 and Route 611 connecting to regional hubs.
Development is focused on infill projects and the preservation of historic character, with limited large-scale residential expansion currently approved.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, municipal taxes, and county levies, with no significant MUD/PID presence.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low-to-moderate risk profile for natural disasters.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level 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.
Large park featuring Lake Galena, hiking trails, and picnic areas.
Central hub for local boutiques, restaurants, and cultural venues.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.