Christiana, PA 17509 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Christiana, PA—17509

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$403,000

4.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$77,200

15.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

79.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.0%

Median Rent

$1,500

4.6% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,300

3.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,750

10.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Christiana, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Christiana, PA is $403,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.6%. This indicates that home prices in Christiana, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$403,000	4.6%
Single Family	$405,000	4.7%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Christiana, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Christiana, PA is $1,580, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Christiana, PA is 2-bedrooms: $1,370, 3-bedrooms: $1,950. The most common rental property sizes in Christiana, PA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 49.2% and 21.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,500	$1,580
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,370
3 Bed Rent	$1,750	$1,950
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

1.2%

1 Bedroom

6.1%

2 Bedrooms

21.5%

3 Bedrooms

49.2%

4 Bedrooms

11.8%

5+ Bedrooms

10.2%

Property Listings — Christiana, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Christiana, PA is 97. This is a increase of 129.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$544,000	70.0%
Listing Count	2	-65.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	-65.0%
Days on Market	87	79.0%

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Demographics — Christiana, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Christiana, PA has a population of 5,030, which has remained stable by -0.8% over the past 5 years. Christiana, PA is a popular place for families, as children make up 35.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 14.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	5,030	-0.8%
% Under 18	35.5%	-9.9%
% Seniors	14.8%	22.3%
% WFH	9.2%	-5.2%
% w/ College Degree	14.7%	-2.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Christiana, PA is a predominantly white area, with 92.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Christiana, PA is hispanic, making up 4.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.0% of the population in Christiana, PA, and this percentage has increased by 66.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	92.3%	-3.2%
% Black	1.3%	-23.5%
% Hispanic	4.4%	214.3%
% Asian	0.8%	14.3%
% Foreign Born	2.0%	66.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Christiana, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 66 mortgage originations in Christiana, PA, of which 91.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 57.0%, with 15.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Christiana, PA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	66
% Conventional Loans	91.0%
% Government Loans	9.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Christiana, PA

Christiana, PA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	7
Total Units Section 8	1
% Rentals under Section 8	0.2%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$960
2 Bedroom	-$100	$1,300	$1,200
3 Bedroom	-$180	$1,750	$1,570
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,600

Christiana, PA—17509

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Christiana, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Christiana, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Christiana, PA

Demographics — Christiana, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Christiana, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Christiana, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Christiana, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Christiana, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.6
Median Home Price	$403,000
Median Household Income	$77,200

Christiana, PA—17509

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Christiana, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Christiana, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Christiana, PA

Demographics — Christiana, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Christiana, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Christiana, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Christiana, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Christiana, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Atglen, PA

Kirkwood, PA

Paradise, PA

Gap, PA

Gap, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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