The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18951 sells for about $360,049, or $235 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 $1,441 a month.
ZIP 18951 — Quakertown
The 18951 housing market is characterized by steady demand and limited inventory, leading to moderate price appreciation. While the market remains competitive, buyers are increasingly sensitive to interest rates, resulting in a balanced pace of sales.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers seeking suburban space and commuters looking for a balance between the Philadelphia and Allentown job markets, while offering a more affordable entry point than closer-in Bucks County suburbs.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% 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 6.2% · poverty 6.2% — 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 6.3%/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 4.9%/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 18951, Bucks County PA
Crime rates in the Quakertown area are generally reported as lower than the national average, with the region maintaining a stable safety profile compared to larger urban centers in the Philadelphia metro area.
The area is primarily served by the Quakertown Community School District, which is generally characterized as providing a solid educational foundation with consistent performance metrics.
The region faces moderate risks related to localized flooding in low-lying areas and standard regional wind exposure, with property insurance premiums reflecting typical Pennsylvania climate risk profiles.
Economic momentum is driven by a mix of local retail, light industrial, and proximity to the broader Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington economic corridor, with steady residential development.
Property taxes are levied by Bucks County, the local municipality, and the Quakertown Community School District; the area features standard Pennsylvania school district tax structures with no specific local MUD/PID overlays.
Residents typically face a commute toward the Philadelphia or Allentown employment hubs, with primary access via the PA Turnpike (I-476) and Route 309.
The area features access to local parks such as Memorial Park and Nockamixon State Park nearby, offering trails, boating, and fishing, alongside local shopping centers along the Route 309 corridor.
The rental market shows moderate vacancy pressure with a steady demand for single-family rentals, though remote investors often face challenges due to local management requirements.
The economy is anchored by a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and retail services, with many residents commuting to larger employment hubs in the Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia.
The area is served by major highway corridors including Route 309 and proximity to the PA Turnpike, with limited public transit options compared to the urban core.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and the expansion of commercial services along the main highway corridors.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal, county, and Quakertown Community School District tax levies.
Property insurance market is stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard Pennsylvania risk assessments.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 18951 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.
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom4.412.7 mi
- Crayola Experience4.218.8 mi
- Kids Castle Central Park4.816.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Lehigh4.214.1 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.114 mi
- Peddler's Village4.718.7 mi
- Bear Creek Mountain Resort4.513.9 mi
- PPL Center4.512.2 mi
- Jefferson Park4.713.3 mi
- Wind Creek Event Center4.411.7 mi
- AMC Center Valley 164.38.3 mi
- SteelStacks4.711.7 mi
- Spring Mountain Adventures4.212.8 mi
- Lost River Caverns4.59.5 mi
- Nockamixon State Park4.76.8 mi
- Peddler's Village4.718.7 mi
- Crayola Experience4.218.8 mi
- Fonthill Castle4.815.4 mi
- SteelStacks4.711.7 mi
- Mercer Museum4.815.7 mi
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom4.412.7 mi
- Nockamixon State Park4.76.8 mi
- Peace Valley Park4.812.5 mi
- Cedar Beach Park4.612.8 mi
- Macungie Memorial Park4.710.9 mi
- Highway Marine4.61.5 mi
- Wedgewood Golf Club4.37.7 mi
- Butter Valley Golf Course4.310.9 mi
- Macoby Run Golf Course4.38.1 mi
- Sweet Water Golf Course4.46.8 mi
- Brookside Country Club4.611.7 mi
- Quakertown Farmers Market and Flea Market4.32 mi
- Promenade Saucon Valley4.58.3 mi
- Allentown Farmers Market4.712.8 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.412.9 mi
- The Outlets at Wind Creek4.211.7 mi
- Lehigh Valley International Airport4.514.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state park nearby offering boating, fishing, and hiking trails.
Central community park in Quakertown with sports fields and playgrounds.
Primary commercial artery featuring various retail centers and restaurants.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 27.5% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $459,000 (+27.5% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.