Marcus Hook, PA 19061 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Marcus Hook, PA—19061

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$272,000

3.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$77,200

33.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

2.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.2%

Median Rent

$1,600

17.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,200

23.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,450

27.1% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,750

6.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Marcus Hook, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Marcus Hook, PA is $272,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.6%. This indicates that home prices in Marcus Hook, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$272,000	3.6%
Single Family	$271,000	3.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Marcus Hook, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Marcus Hook, PA is $1,560, with a year-over-year rent change of -17.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Marcus Hook, PA is 1-bedrooms: $1,240, 2-bedrooms: $1,510, 3-bedrooms: $1,800, 4-bedrooms: $1,780. The most common rental property sizes in Marcus Hook, PA are 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 36.4% and 26.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,600	$1,560
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,240
2 Bed Rent	$1,450	$1,510
3 Bed Rent	$1,750	$1,800
4 Bed Rent	$1,780	$1,780

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.3%

1 Bedroom

36.4%

2 Bedrooms

25.9%

3 Bedrooms

26.3%

4 Bedrooms

6.8%

5+ Bedrooms

0.4%

Property Listings — Marcus Hook, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Marcus Hook, PA is 34. This is a increase of 12.0% 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 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$235,000	-6.0%
Listing Count	54	11.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	11.0%
Days on Market	46	2.0%

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Demographics — Marcus Hook, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Marcus Hook, PA has a population of 20,100, which has increased by 1.3% over the past 5 years. Marcus Hook, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	20,100	1.3%
% Under 18	20.5%	-0.5%
% Seniors	16.9%	-1.2%
% WFH	10.5%	228.1%
% w/ College Degree	21.2%	1.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Marcus Hook, PA is a predominantly white area, with 73.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 11.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Marcus Hook, PA is black, making up 10.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.6% of the population in Marcus Hook, PA, and this percentage has increased by 72.7% 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	73.9%	-11.4%
% Black	10.8%	14.9%
% Hispanic	5.4%	107.7%
% Asian	4.2%	40.0%
% Foreign Born	7.6%	72.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Marcus Hook, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 362 mortgage originations in Marcus Hook, PA, of which 77.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 62.0%, with 32.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Marcus Hook, PA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	362
% Conventional Loans	77.0%
% Government Loans	23.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Marcus Hook, PA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Marcus Hook, PA under the Section 8 program is 16.1%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Marcus Hook, PA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	542
Total Units Section 8	482
% Rentals under Section 8	16.1%
% Occupied Section 8	87.5%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$150	$1,200	$1,350
2 Bedroom	$160	$1,450	$1,610
3 Bedroom	$190	$1,750	$1,940
4 Bedroom	$430	$1,780	$2,210

Marcus Hook, PA—19061

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Marcus Hook, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Marcus Hook, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Marcus Hook, PA

Demographics — Marcus Hook, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Marcus Hook, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Marcus Hook, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Marcus Hook, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Marcus Hook, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3
Median Home Price	$272,000
Median Household Income	$77,200

Marcus Hook, PA—19061

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Marcus Hook, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Marcus Hook, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Marcus Hook, PA

Demographics — Marcus Hook, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Marcus Hook, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Marcus Hook, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Marcus Hook, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Marcus Hook, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Claymont, DE

Aston, PA

Brookhaven, PA

Chester, PA

Garnet Valley, PA

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