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Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA—19151

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$198,000
4.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$58,000
20.0% YoY Growth
Days on Market
55
10.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.5%
Median Rent
$1,300
2.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,200
0.9% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,320
4.1% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,750
0.6% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA is $198,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.3%. This indicates that home prices in Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$198,0004.3%
Single Family $198,0003.7%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$166,00013.7%
    3 Bed
    		$194,0004.9%
    4 Bed
    		$211,0003.9%
    5 Bed $395,6111.3%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.5%
    1 Bedroom
    10.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    13.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    54.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    12.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    6.3%

    Rental Trends — Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA is $1,380, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA is studios: $963, 1-bedrooms: $1,150, 2-bedrooms: $1,400, 3-bedrooms: $1,770, 4-bedrooms: $1,830. The most common rental property sizes in Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA are 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 26.7% and 26.7% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,300$1,380
    Studio Rent $990$963
    1 Bed Rent $1,200$1,150
    2 Bed Rent $1,320$1,400
    3 Bed Rent $1,750$1,770
    4 Bed Rent $1,800$1,830
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    5.9%
    1 Bedroom
    26.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    26.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    26.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    10.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.5%

    Property Listings — Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA is 50. This is a decrease of -1.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market about the same amount of time 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.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$231,00011.0%
    Listing Count
    		92-4.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.6%-4.0%
    Days on Market
    		55-10.0%
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    Demographics — Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA has a population of 32,900, which has remained stable by -0.7% over the past 5 years. Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 28.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.6% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		32,900-0.7%
    % Under 18
    		25.4%2.4%
    % Seniors
    		13.4%16.5%
    % WFH
    		8.6%168.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    		28.3%15.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA is a predominantly black area, with 87.1% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 0.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA is white, making up 7.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.9% of the population in Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA, and this percentage has increased by 4.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		7.9%21.5%
    % Black
    		87.1%-0.9%
    % Hispanic
    		1.9%-53.7%
    % Asian
    		0.7%0.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		8.9%4.7%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 440 mortgage originations in Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA, of which 72.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 62.0%, with 31.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 24.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		440
    % Conventional Loans
    		72.0%
    % Government Loans
    		28.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		4.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		24.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA under the Section 8 program is 13.8%. 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. 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		685
    Total Units Section 8
    		649
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		13.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		83.3%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$10$1,200$1,190
    2 Bedroom$100$1,320$1,420
    3 Bedroom-$40$1,750$1,710
    4 Bedroom$150$1,800$1,950

    Affordability — Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.4
    Median Home Price$198,000
    Median Household Income$58,000

    Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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