The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18977 sells for about $861,404, or $321 per square foot.
Prices are up +9.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 26 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,277 a month.
ZIP 18977 — Washington Crossing
The housing market in 18977 remains robust, characterized by high median home values and strong year-over-year appreciation. Low inventory levels and high demand from affluent buyers continue to drive competitive conditions, despite broader economic shifts.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with historic charm, high-quality schools, and convenient access to major regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 9.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 26 days on market with 3.2 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 2.5% · poverty 1.0% — 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 5.9%/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 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18977, 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 highly-rated public schools within the Pennsbury School District, which is generally regarded for strong academic performance.
The area is situated along the Delaware River, presenting localized flood risks in low-lying zones; standard property insurance is available but flood insurance is often required for specific parcels.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Philadelphia and Trenton employment corridors, with steady demand for high-end residential development.
Property taxes are levied by Bucks County, the local municipality, and the Pennsbury School District; the effective rate reflects the combined millage of these jurisdictions.
Residents primarily commute via I-95 and US-1 toward Philadelphia or Trenton, with regional rail access available at nearby stations.
The area features extensive access to the Delaware Canal State Park, Washington Crossing Historic Park, and various local trails along the riverfront.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with limited inventory of multi-family units and a high share of single-family rentals.
The local economy is anchored by professional services, healthcare, and education, with many residents employed in the broader Philadelphia-Trenton metropolitan area.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-95 and US-1, facilitating regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on high-end residential infill and preservation of historic landscapes.
Parcels are subject to Pennsbury School District taxes and local municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and proximity to the Delaware River.
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.
Site of George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River.
Provides miles of walking and biking paths along the river.
Private golf facility serving the local area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.