The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18938 sells for about $1,749,500, or $487 per square foot.
Prices are up +19.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 24 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,994 a month.
ZIP 18938 — New Hope
The 18938 housing market is a high-value, low-inventory environment with strong demand, as evidenced by a median listing price of $1.7M. Limited sales volume and rising prices suggest a competitive landscape for buyers, driven by the area's desirability and limited housing supply.
This ZIP is well-suited for affluent families, professionals commuting to regional hubs, and those seeking a historic, scenic lifestyle with high-quality schools and cultural amenities.
Median prices moved up 19.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 24 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.9% · poverty 2.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18938, 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.
The area is served by the New Hope-Solebury School District, which is generally characterized by high academic performance and strong community support.
The area is situated along the Delaware River, which presents localized flood risks; property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by these environmental factors.
The local economy is driven by tourism, arts, and proximity to the Philadelphia and New Jersey employment corridors, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are levied by Bucks County, the local borough or township, and the New Hope-Solebury School District, with rates determined by local millage and assessed property values.
Residents typically commute by car toward employment hubs in Doylestown, Philadelphia, or across the river into New Jersey, with average travel times around 34 minutes.
The area features extensive access to the Delaware River, the Delaware Canal State Park towpath for hiking and biking, and proximity to local golf courses and historic shopping districts.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and premium pricing, with limited inventory and a strong presence of long-term residential leases.
The economy is anchored by the tourism and hospitality sectors, supported by a mix of small businesses and professional services catering to the local affluent population.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with access to major regional highways and limited public transit options connecting to the broader Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and the preservation of historic properties, with strict zoning regulations limiting large-scale commercial expansion.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, county taxes, and municipal taxes, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance costs are influenced by the area's proximity to the Delaware River and associated flood-zone designations.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Census.gov.
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.
- Sesame Place Philadelphia4.113.4 mi
- Otherworld Philadelphia4.519.4 mi
- Kids Castle Central Park4.89.1 mi
- K1 Speed Horsham4.513.8 mi
- Newtown Athletic Club4.210.2 mi
- Peddler's Village4.72.3 mi
- Grounds For Sculpture4.816.6 mi
- Shady Brook Farm4.510.6 mi
- CURE Insurance Arena4.215.8 mi
- Keswick Theatre4.519.2 mi
- Peddler's Village4.72.3 mi
- Shady Brook Farm4.510.6 mi
- Regal Warrington Crossing4.312.6 mi
- Fonthill Castle4.87.4 mi
- Kids Castle Central Park4.89.1 mi
- Peddler's Village4.72.3 mi
- Grounds For Sculpture4.816.6 mi
- Otherworld Philadelphia4.519.4 mi
- Fonthill Castle4.87.4 mi
- Mercer Museum4.87.9 mi
- Kids Castle Central Park4.89.1 mi
- Tyler State Park4.88.8 mi
- Peace Valley Park4.810.9 mi
- Washington Crossing Historic Park4.77.6 mi
- Core Creek Park4.712 mi
- Neshaminy State Park4.619.6 mi
- Mercer County Park Marina & Boathouse4.819.4 mi
- Neshaminy State Marina4.719.8 mi
- Heron Glen Golf Course4.610.7 mi
- Five Ponds Golf Club4.411.6 mi
- Mountain View Golf Course4.29.8 mi
- The Bucks Club4.58 mi
- Spring Mill Country Club4.610.6 mi
- Peddler's Village4.72.3 mi
- Shady Brook Farm4.510.6 mi
- ShopRite of Flemington4.412 mi
- Solebury Orchards4.82.6 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.47.7 mi
- Trenton-Mercer Airport3.910.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic towpath trail running along the Delaware River, popular for walking, running, and cycling.
A vibrant downtown area featuring numerous galleries, boutiques, and restaurants.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.