The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18940 sells for about $725,000, or $310 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.8%), a market in balance. Homes take about 26 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,086 a month.
ZIP 18940 — Newtown
The 18940 housing market remains a premium, competitive environment with limited supply supporting price stability. Recent data shows a median sale price of $725,000 with modest year-over-year growth, while the rental market exhibits strong demand and significant price appreciation.
This ZIP fits family buyers and those seeking a calm, peaceful atmosphere with spacious living arrangements and access to quality schools.
Median prices moved up 0.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 26 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 5.2% · poverty 4.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18940, 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.
Public and private elementary schools are conveniently accessible throughout the area.
The area features a mix of single detached homes and townhouses with significant development momentum in premium residential segments.
The area is situated within the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan statistical area, providing access to regional employment hubs.
Residents have access to several nearby parks, providing excellent opportunities to connect with nature and outdoor spaces.
The rental market shows robust demand with year-over-year rent growth of 22.41%, creating favorable conditions for investors.
The area is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan statistical area, with a diverse industry mix typical of the region.
Data sourced from Census-based reports and local market guides.
- Sesame Place Philadelphia4.16.9 mi
- Otherworld Philadelphia4.513.3 mi
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia4.320 mi
- Kids Castle Central Park4.89.6 mi
- K1 Speed Horsham4.510.2 mi
- Peddler's Village4.77.1 mi
- Grounds For Sculpture4.812.6 mi
- Shady Brook Farm4.54.4 mi
- Keswick Theatre4.514.8 mi
- CURE Insurance Arena4.211 mi
- Parx Casino4.110 mi
- Sesame Place Philadelphia4.16.9 mi
- Peddler's Village4.77.1 mi
- Grounds For Sculpture4.812.6 mi
- Shady Brook Farm4.54.4 mi
- BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham4.819.8 mi
- Peddler's Village4.77.1 mi
- Grounds For Sculpture4.812.6 mi
- Otherworld Philadelphia4.513.3 mi
- Fonthill Castle4.89.7 mi
- Grounds For Sculpture4.812.6 mi
- Kids Castle Central Park4.89.6 mi
- Tyler State Park4.82.4 mi
- Neshaminy State Park4.612.8 mi
- Core Creek Park4.75.3 mi
- Topgolf Philadelphia4.110.9 mi
- Five Ponds Golf Club4.48.9 mi
- Huntingdon Valley Country Club4.611.4 mi
- Philmont Country Club4.410.4 mi
- Mountain View Golf Course4.26.6 mi
- Peddler's Village4.77.1 mi
- Willow Grove Park4.412.2 mi
- Franklin Mall4.212.1 mi
- Shady Brook Farm4.54.4 mi
- Oxford Valley Mall4.16.7 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport3.830.9 mi
- Trenton-Mercer Airport3.97.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Several nearby parks provide opportunities to connect with nature and outdoor spaces.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.