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West Chester, PA home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$667K1-yr changeUp3.4%

The typical home value in West Chester, PA is $667K as of September 2026, up 3.4% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical West Chester ZIP code, the median list price is $704K and homes spend a median of 34 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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West Chester, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$667K
1-yr changeMedian across West Chester ZIPs
+3.4%
ZIP markets live4 tracked in West Chester
1
County
Chester County

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12-month value trend

+3.4% over 12 months

Typical home value in West Chester over the last 12 months: $645K in Sep 2025 to $667K in Sep 2026 (+3.4%).

Sep 2025$645K

Sep 2026$667K

Median Zillow home value index across West Chester's ZIP codes.

Context

West Chester's typical home value stands at $667,616, having grown 3.1% over the past year as of August 2026. The current inventory includes 135 homes for sale, with 110 new listings added recently. The median list price is $703,700, and homes are spending a median of 34 days on market. About 14.0% of listings have received a price cut, which suggests some sellers are adjusting to market conditions. For homeowners weighing a sale, the market is active but cooling, with modest appreciation and a healthy mix of fresh inventory.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in West Chester, PA?

Typical home value

$667K

Up3.4%YoY

Median list price

$704K

Days on market

34

Homes for sale

135

Price cuts

14.0%

New listings

110

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect West Chester's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

West Chester, PA home prices over time

Typical home values in West Chester, PA are up 3.4% over the past year, from $645K in September 2025 to $667K in September 2026.

Typical home value in West Chester, PA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$666,622+3.4%
September 2025$644,993No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across West Chester ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is West Chester, PA a buyer's or seller's market?

West Chester, PA leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 34 days on market and 14% of listings with a price cut in the typical West Chester ZIP code, and 110 new listings against 135 active listings across West Chester, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

West Chester housing market forecast 2027

+1.6%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 West Chester ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in West Chester rose 3.4%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in West Chester?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for West Chester shows typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027, after a 3.4% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 2 West Chester ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in West Chester?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 4 West Chester ZIP codes in total; the remaining 3 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about West Chester, PA home prices.

What is a typical home value in West Chester?

The typical home value in West Chester is $667,616, up 3.1% over the past year as of August 2026.

How many homes are currently for sale in West Chester?

As of September 2026, there are 135 homes for sale in West Chester, with 110 new listings added recently.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in West Chester?

Homes in West Chester spend a median of 34 days on market as of September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in West Chester, PA?

Typical home values in West Chester, PA are up 3.4% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is West Chester, PA a buyer's or seller's market?

West Chester, PA leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 34 days on market and 14% of listings with a price cut in the typical West Chester ZIP code, and 110 new listings against 135 active listings across West Chester, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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