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Bala-Cynwyd, PA—19004

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$694,000
4.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$144,000
26.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
29
20.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.7%
Median Rent
$2,250
3.5% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,210
4.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,900
2.1% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,700
21.1% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Bala-Cynwyd, PA

As of May '26, the median home price in Bala-Cynwyd, PA is $694,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.1%. This indicates that home prices in Bala-Cynwyd, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.7%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$694,0004.1%
Single Family $813,0006.0%
Condos $347,000-0.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $191,000
    -2.6%
    2 Bed
    		$379,000-1.6%
    3 Bed
    		$607,0003.9%
    4 Bed
    		$936,0007.6%
    5 Bed $1,111,5516.2%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.4%
    1 Bedroom
    16.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    20.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    24.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    18.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    18.0%

    Rental Trends — Bala-Cynwyd, PA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Bala-Cynwyd, PA is $2,450, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Bala-Cynwyd, PA is studios: $1,730, 1-bedrooms: $2,130, 2-bedrooms: $2,800, 3-bedrooms: $2,850, 4-bedrooms: $4,830. The most common rental property sizes in Bala-Cynwyd, PA are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 35.5% and 33.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,250$2,450
    Studio Rent $1,780$1,730
    1 Bed Rent $2,210$2,130
    2 Bed Rent $2,900$2,800
    3 Bed Rent $2,700$2,850
    4 Bed Rent $5,500$4,830
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    8.0%
    1 Bedroom
    35.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    33.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    21.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    2.3%

    Property Listings — Bala-Cynwyd, PA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Bala-Cynwyd, PA is 29. This is a increase of 20.0% 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 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$515,0001.0%
    Listing Count
    		6124.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.6%24.0%
    Days on Market
    		2920.0%
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    Demographics — Bala-Cynwyd, PA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bala-Cynwyd, PA has a population of 10,400, which has increased by 7.4% over the past 5 years. Bala-Cynwyd, PA is a popular place for families, as children make up 28.0% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 72.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 28.2% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		10,4007.4%
    % Under 18
    		28.0%16.2%
    % Seniors
    		23.2%-0.4%
    % WFH
    		28.2%97.2%
    % w/ College Degree
    		72.5%-2.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bala-Cynwyd, PA is a predominantly white area, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Bala-Cynwyd, PA is black, making up 11.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 12.5% of the population in Bala-Cynwyd, PA, and this percentage has decreased by 16.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		76.5%-5.8%
    % Black
    		11.1%170.7%
    % Hispanic
    		1.5%-48.3%
    % Asian
    		6.1%-32.2%
    % Foreign Born
    		12.5%-16.7%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Bala-Cynwyd, PA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 177 mortgage originations in Bala-Cynwyd, PA, of which 97.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 53.0%, with 8.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Bala-Cynwyd, PA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		177
    % Conventional Loans
    		97.0%
    % Government Loans
    		3.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		7.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Bala-Cynwyd, PA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Bala-Cynwyd, PA under the Section 8 program is 0.4%. 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. 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Bala-Cynwyd, PA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		12
    Total Units Section 8
    		12
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		0.4%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$300$2,210$1,910
    2 Bedroom-$630$2,900$2,270
    3 Bedroom$30$2,700$2,730
    4 Bedroom-$2,390$5,500$3,110

    Affordability — Bala-Cynwyd, PA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4
    Median Home Price$694,000
    Median Household Income$144,000

    Bala-Cynwyd, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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