Upper Darby, PA 19082 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Upper Darby, PA—19082

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$197,000

3.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$55,600

24.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

41.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.8%

Median Rent

$1,280

1.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,130

10.9% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,320

2.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,800

0.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Upper Darby, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Upper Darby, PA is $197,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.8%. This indicates that home prices in Upper Darby, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$197,000	3.8%
Single Family	$200,000	3.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Upper Darby, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Upper Darby, PA is $1,390, with a year-over-year rent change of -1.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Upper Darby, PA is studios: $928, 1-bedrooms: $1,120, 2-bedrooms: $1,320, 3-bedrooms: $1,830, 4-bedrooms: $2,750. The most common rental property sizes in Upper Darby, PA are 3-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 31.7% and 28.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,280	$1,390
Studio Rent	$949	$928
1 Bed Rent	$1,130	$1,120
2 Bed Rent	$1,320	$1,320
3 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,830
4 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,750

Loading chart...

% of Rental Stock

Studio

8.7%

1 Bedroom

28.7%

2 Bedrooms

27.1%

3 Bedrooms

31.7%

4 Bedrooms

3.3%

5+ Bedrooms

0.6%

Property Listings — Upper Darby, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Upper Darby, PA is 23. This is a decrease of -32.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 14.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$228,000	7.0%
Listing Count	79	-12.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	-12.0%
Days on Market	35	-41.0%

Loading chart...

Demographics — Upper Darby, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Upper Darby, PA has a population of 41,900, which has increased by 2.1% over the past 5 years. Upper Darby, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 22.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	41,900	2.1%
% Under 18	24.9%	0.4%
% Seniors	9.6%	-1.0%
% WFH	5.4%	100.0%
% w/ College Degree	22.7%	-11.3%

Loading chart...

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Upper Darby, PA is a predominantly black area, with 45.0% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 7.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Upper Darby, PA is white, making up 20.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 33.9% of the population in Upper Darby, PA, and this percentage has increased by 2.7% 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	20.6%	0.0%
% Black	45.0%	-7.6%
% Hispanic	13.3%	95.6%
% Asian	17.2%	-20.7%
% Foreign Born	33.9%	2.7%

Loading chart...

Mortgage and Risk — Upper Darby, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 399 mortgage originations in Upper Darby, PA, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 32.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Upper Darby, PA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	399
% Conventional Loans	75.0%
% Government Loans	25.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

Loading chart...

Rentals and Section 8 — Upper Darby, PA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Upper Darby, PA under the Section 8 program is 8.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Upper Darby, PA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	618
Total Units Section 8	618
% Rentals under Section 8	8.2%
% Occupied Section 8	76.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$160	$1,130	$1,290
2 Bedroom	$220	$1,320	$1,540
3 Bedroom	$60	$1,800	$1,860
4 Bedroom	-$390	$2,500	$2,110

Upper Darby, PA—19082

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Upper Darby, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Upper Darby, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Upper Darby, PA

Demographics — Upper Darby, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Upper Darby, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Upper Darby, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Upper Darby, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Upper Darby, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA

Lansdowne, PA

Drexel Hill, PA

Wynnewood, PA

West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3
Median Home Price	$197,000
Median Household Income	$55,600

Upper Darby, PA—19082

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Upper Darby, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Upper Darby, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Upper Darby, PA

Demographics — Upper Darby, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Upper Darby, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Upper Darby, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Upper Darby, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Upper Darby, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA

Lansdowne, PA

Drexel Hill, PA

Wynnewood, PA

West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average home price in Upper Darby, PA 19082?

How have home prices in Upper Darby, PA 19082 changed over the past year?

What is the home price projection for Upper Darby, PA 19082?

What are the demographics of Upper Darby, PA 19082?

How long does it take homes to sell in Upper Darby, PA 19082?

What is the average rent price in Upper Darby, PA 19082?