Stefania Zuccarini
Compass RE
(215) 593-2602
91 Total Sales
1 in Upper Providence Township Delaware
$435,000 Price
Upper Providence Township Delaware
$667,762
Average Value
Every so often, you go in search of one thing, and a different, unexpectedly wonderful thing comes along and alters your path. Upper Providence is one of those places where homebuyers come with one intention and find something monumentally better. “Nobody ever says let’s go to Upper Providence. They’ll say they’re looking for Media Borough, and you have a conversation with them about what they want, and that opens the door to Upper Providence,” says Alec Schwartz, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services.
One of the safest townships in the country, Upper Providence is a picture-perfect residential suburb of Philadelphia. It’s a hilly community with a bit of commerce along one main artery and mostly single detached homes, with a smattering of attached and row homes. “There are a lot of Colonials, a lot of split levels, a lot of Cape Cods and ranch-style homes, a lot of trees – too many trees; when they fall down, they knock out power lines,” Schwartz observes.
Naturally, homebuyers shouldn’t be surprised that the cost to live in a place like Upper Providence would be considerable, though not out of reach. With a median home price of around $475,000, house hunters can expect to spend a handsome sum. Still, diligent homebuyers can find bargains. “You can get into a starter home for $250,000 to $300,000 for something that needs some work. I’d say that a detached entry-level colonial is probably around $450,000 to $500,000,” Schwartz estimates.
When it comes to schools, parents have a variety of options available. In fact, schools play a significant role in why homebuyers buy here, Schwartz says. “When they do their research, and they're looking at school district ratings, this district has done well historically. It does well with its science program, I hear that a lot.” Students attend Rose Tree Elementary School, Springton Lake Middle School and Penncrest High School. The schools are in the Rose Tree Media School District, which Niche rates A.
Naturally green, Upper Providence is also home to several parks, one the most significant being Rose Tree Park, a substantial county park. The park hosts outdoor concerts during the summer over the course of six weeks. There’s an amphitheater, or attendees bring folding chairs or simply sit on the ground. Ridley Creek State Park is the other major dedicated outdoor space, with 4.6 miles of trails where riders and hikers can have their way. Rose Tree Park is also home to several annual events and activities. “They do an annual community day. The local animal center does a bark in the park,” Schwartz says. And a few times each year, you’ll find something called a “roots ramble,” where there’s music at various restaurants. Buy a bracelet, and participants can go to any venue.
Most days, Upper Providence diners head for downtown Media, where they find dozens of restaurants of all varieties occupying a five-block stretch of town. “I like one called House. It’s a brunch and sandwich place, and they make really good food,” Schwartz says. “But there are a bunch of good ones.” Residents who choose to cook their own meals can stock up on groceries in neighboring Springfield Township and Middletown Township at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Acme.
Whether buying groceries or making the 30-mile commute to Philadelphia, the watchwords here are convenience and accessibility. That’s the Upper Providence way of life.
Written By
Jonathan Clarke
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Jesse Roehrer
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stefania Zuccarini
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Linda Johnson
Linda Johnson
Responds QuicklyBHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square
(610) 772-8594
46 Total Sales
3 in Upper Providence Township Delaware
$368K - $900K Price Range
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Marie Gordon
Marie Gordon
Compass RE
(610) 492-6951
112 Total Sales
5 in Upper Providence Township Delaware
$595K - $1.7M Price Range
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Sharon Rothman Sablosky
Sharon Rothman Sablosky
BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
(215) 703-2147
43 Total Sales
3 in Upper Providence Township Delaware
$380K - $1M Price Range
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Keave Slomine
Keave Slomine
KW Empower
(484) 806-8811
112 Total Sales
1 in Upper Providence Township Delaware
$500,000 Price
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Danny Salik
Danny Salik
Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne
(484) 572-3735
34 Total Sales
1 in Upper Providence Township Delaware
$747,500 Price
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Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3
Median Year Built
1962
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,123
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,500
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
18,948
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 1011am - 1pm
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Condo Buildings
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Upper Providence Township Delaware Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,819
Median Age
43
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$123,016
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$155,098
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.4%
College Graduates
63.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
5
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
