Is Darby, PA 19023 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Darby housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Darby, PA 19023 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 62 days and there were 5.4 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 50 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 39%, homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $188,918. Overall, Darby is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Delaware County, homes here sell more slowly than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Darby ranks #500 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 40 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Chester 19013 (10% sold over asking) or Upper Darby 19082 (23% sold over asking), while Prospect Park 19076 (75% sold over asking) and Woodlyn 19094 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.