The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19004 sells for about $703,023, or $315 per square foot.
Prices are up +4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,863 a month.
ZIP 19004 — Bala Cynwyd
The 19004 housing market remains resilient with steady price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by the area's high-quality school district and proximity to Philadelphia, keeping the market competitive despite higher interest rates.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families seeking top-tier schools, professionals commuting to Philadelphia, and downsizers looking for suburban convenience with urban accessibility.
Median prices moved up 4.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 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 5.6% · poverty 10.8% — 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 4.2%/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 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 19004, Montgomery 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 Bala Cynwyd are generally low compared to regional averages, with the area benefiting from its suburban character and proximity to well-resourced local police departments.
The area is served by the highly-rated Lower Merion School District, which is consistently ranked among the top-performing districts in Pennsylvania.
The area faces standard regional risks for wind and storm damage; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Schuylkill River.
The area maintains steady economic momentum due to its proximity to Philadelphia's employment core and the presence of established corporate and medical office hubs along the City Avenue corridor.
Property taxes are levied by Montgomery County, Lower Merion Township, and the Lower Merion School District, with the school district portion representing the largest share of the total tax burden.
Residents benefit from excellent access to Center City Philadelphia via the SEPTA Cynwyd Line and major highway corridors like I-76.
The area features access to the Cynwyd Heritage Trail, several local parks, and proximity to the shopping and dining districts of Bala Cynwyd and nearby Manayunk.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, driven by the area's desirability for commuters and proximity to major universities.
The local economy is anchored by professional services, healthcare, and education, with significant employment hubs located along the City Avenue corridor and in nearby Philadelphia.
The area is well-served by the SEPTA regional rail system and major arterial roads, facilitating efficient transit to the Philadelphia central business district.
Development is focused on infill projects and the modernization of existing commercial properties along the City Avenue corridor.
Parcels are subject to Lower Merion School District taxes and township-specific municipal levies.
Standard property insurance market with typical premiums for the region; no unusual hazard-related surcharges reported.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 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.
A popular multi-use trail connecting local neighborhoods to regional transit.
A primary retail hub serving the immediate community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.