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Cornwells Heights, PA Housing Market
The last median sale price Redfin published was $320,000 (through May 2026). With homes going under contract in about 145 days, Cornwells Heights is a leaning buyer's. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $320,000 home is about $1,708/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Cornwells Heights, PA
Median sale price
$320,000
Last published period
Redfin, through December 2025
Days on market
145
Slow-moving
Redfin, through December 2025
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$86,917
Home costs 3.7x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through December 2025
Zillow figures refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Cornwells Heights a buyer's or seller's market?
Cornwells Heights, PA is a leaning buyer's and homes selling in about 145 days. We classify markets from months of supply, sale-to-list ratio and days on market together — no single number decides it.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Cornwells Heights housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Cornwells Heights, PA. Redfin, through December 2025
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $320,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $309/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 145 days |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 100.0% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Market condition | Leaning buyer's |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Cornwells Heights is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Cornwells Heights is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Cornwells Heights home prices moved?
Across the 30 months we hold for Cornwells Heights, PA, the median sale price fell 25.6%, from $429,900 in May 2021 to $320,000.
Redfin, through December 2025 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Cornwells Heights?
Priced off the median sale price of $320,000 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $64,000 | $256,000 | $1,708/mo |
| 5% | $16,000 | $304,000 | $2,029/mo |
Redfin, through December 2025 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,708, that implies roughly $73,214 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Cornwells Heights earns $86,917, about $13,703 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 3.7x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Buying in Cornwells Heights in the next 12 months?
Tell us your timeline. We send the Cornwells Heights market brief: the price ranges that actually clear, how long homes sit, and what to fix on your credit before you apply.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cornwells Heights?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Cornwells Heights, PA, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Cornwells Heights?
Active listings in Cornwells Heights, PA went from 2 in December 2022 to 1 in November 2025, a -50.0% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| March 2023 | 2 | not published |
| June 2023 | 1 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 | not published |
| April 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 | not published |
| August 2025 | 3 | not published |
| October 2025 | 3 | not published |
| November 2025 | 1 | not published |
Redfin, through November 2025
How does Cornwells Heights compare to Pennsylvania and the U.S.?
Cornwells Heights homes sell for $320,000 — 3% below the Pennsylvania median of $330,200. Against the national median of $410,700, Cornwells Heights runs 22% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwells Heights, PA | $320,000 | not published | 145 days |
| Pennsylvania statewide | $330,200 | +5.3% | 30 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through December 2025 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Cornwells Heights
What buyers should watch
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $320 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $320,000 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Cornwells Heights listing goes under contract in 145 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 100.0% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Cornwells Heights varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Cornwells Heights
Explore homes currently listed for sale in Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania across major real estate platforms.
How much do homes cost in Cornwells Heights by property type?
How the Cornwells Heights, PA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through December 2025
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townhouse | $320,000 | $309/sq ft | 1 | 145 days |
Who lives in Cornwells Heights?
American Community Survey estimates for Cornwells Heights. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
1,279
Households
560
Median income
$86,917/yr
Median age
45.8 years
Owner-occupied
65.0%
Median home value
$350,400
Median gross rent
$1,049/mo
Mean commute
30.4 min
65.0% of occupied homes in Cornwells Heights are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market.
Which cities are near Cornwells Heights, PA?
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Cornwells Heights housing market FAQ
Is Cornwells Heights a buyer's or seller's market?
Cornwells Heights, PA is currently a leaning buyer's based on the supply, pace-of-sale and sale-to-list data we hold for this city. Redfin's public market tracker last published in May 2026, so this classification will not move until a new source fills that gap.
How much do homes cost in Cornwells Heights?
The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $320,000, about $309 per square foot.
Is Cornwells Heights cheaper than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Cornwells Heights's median sale price of $320,000 is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania statewide median of $330,200, and 22% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Cornwells Heights?
Homes in Cornwells Heights, PA spent a median of 145 days on market before going under contract, versus 30 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Cornwells Heights?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $320,000 home is about $1,708 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $73,214 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $86,917.
Are home prices rising in Cornwells Heights?
We do not hold a complete 12-month value series for Cornwells Heights, PA yet, so we are not going to call a direction. The price chart above shows every period we do have.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Cornwells Heights?
Cornwells Heights ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Cornwells Heights?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Cornwells Heights, PA is a leaning buyer's, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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