Is Swarthmore, PA 19081 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Swarthmore housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Swarthmore, PA 19081 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 31 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 55%, homes sold more slowly (17 days then) and the median sale price fell 23% to $369,840. Overall, Swarthmore is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Delaware County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 78%. On our competition score, Swarthmore ranks #245 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 77 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.