The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19426 sells for about $587,878, or $240 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 5 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,919 a month.
ZIP 19426 — Collegeville
The 19426 housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory and rapid turnover, as evidenced by a median of 5 days on market. Prices continue to show modest year-over-year growth, driven by steady demand from families and commuters seeking suburban access to the Philadelphia metro area.
This ZIP code is ideal for families seeking suburban living with access to quality schools, as well as professionals commuting to Philadelphia or nearby corporate hubs.
Median prices moved up 1.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 5 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 3.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 19426, 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 regarded public school districts, including Perkiomen Valley and Methacton, which are frequently cited for strong academic performance.
The region is subject to standard regional climate risks, including potential flooding near the Perkiomen Creek and typical mid-Atlantic weather patterns.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Philadelphia employment core and ongoing residential and commercial development along the Route 422 corridor.
Property taxes are levied by Montgomery County, the local borough or township, and the respective school district, with rates varying by specific municipality within the ZIP code.
Residents primarily commute to Philadelphia and surrounding suburban employment hubs via the Route 422 expressway and regional rail connections.
The area features extensive outdoor amenities including the Perkiomen Trail, various local parks, and proximity to golf courses and shopping centers like the Providence Town Center.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by proximity to Ursinus College and regional corporate campuses, with limited vacancy pressure.
The local economy is supported by a mix of education, healthcare, and professional services, with significant employment hubs located in nearby King of Prussia and Philadelphia.
The area is served by major highway corridors including Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, providing access to the broader Philadelphia metropolitan region.
Ongoing development includes mixed-use projects and residential expansions along the Route 422 corridor, reflecting continued suburban growth.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, municipal taxes, and county taxes, with some areas potentially impacted by specific utility or flood control district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including flood risks near water bodies and standard mid-Atlantic storm exposure.
Data not available in current census extracts.
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 major regional trail system running along the Perkiomen Creek.
A large open-air shopping and entertainment complex serving the area.
A private liberal arts college that serves as a major local anchor.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.