The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19422 sells for about $576,000, or $298 per square foot.
Prices are down 7.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 44 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,209 a month.
ZIP 19422 — Blue Bell
The 19422 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase, evidenced by a 7.4% year-over-year decline in median sale prices and a reduction in sales volume. While the area remains a desirable professional enclave, the combination of longer days on market and shifting price trends suggests a more cautious environment for both buyers and sellers.
This area is well-suited for established families and professionals who value high-quality schools, suburban amenities, and a professional community with strong telecommuting infrastructure.
Median prices moved down 7.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 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 5.0% · poverty 5.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 19422, 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.
The area is served by highly-rated public schools, including Blue Bell Elementary, and is home to prestigious private institutions like Germantown Academy.
Blue Bell serves as a significant suburban employment hub with a high concentration of professionals in the computer and mathematics sectors.
Property taxes are assessed at the county and local municipal levels; specific effective rates are not determinable without parcel-level assessment data.
Residents benefit from proximity to major regional corridors, with a significant portion of the workforce utilizing telecommuting options.
The area features local green spaces such as Wentz Run Park and Armentrout Preserve, with convenient access to regional shopping and dining districts.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and significant price appreciation, with a median asking rent of $3,900.
The local economy is anchored by a strong professional services sector, particularly in technology and mathematics, with many residents commuting to nearby employment centers.
The area is primarily car-dependent but benefits from established highway infrastructure connecting to the broader Philadelphia metropolitan region.
Development in the area remains focused on maintaining its suburban character while supporting existing residential and commercial infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to local municipal and school district taxation, with specific special district levies varying by location.
Data sourced from local market guides and census-based 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 local park offering recreational space and trails.
A protected green space providing walking paths and natural scenery.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.