The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01903 sells for about $589,000, or $645 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.11% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,195 a month.
ZIP 01903 — Lynn
The 19103 market remains stable with a median home price of $589,000, reflecting a balanced environment for buyers and sellers. While days on market have seen a slight increase, the area's high demand and limited inventory continue to support steady price appreciation. The market is driven by a strong professional demographic and proximity to major urban employment hubs.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent professionals, medical residents, and downsizers who prioritize walkability, urban amenities, and proximity to the city's central business district.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 7.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 19103, Philadelphia County, PA
Crime rates in this urban ZIP code are generally higher than the national average, consistent with dense metropolitan centers, though specific neighborhood trends remain stable.
The area is served by highly-rated public schools within the Philadelphia School District, with several top-tier magnet and private options nearby.
The area faces standard urban risks, primarily related to aging infrastructure and localized flooding during extreme weather events; insurance premiums are typical for the region.
The area benefits from proximity to major corporate headquarters and medical research institutions in Center City, driving consistent demand for high-end residential development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Residents enjoy excellent walkability and access to the SEPTA regional rail and subway lines, providing rapid transit to the Philadelphia employment core.
The ZIP features immediate access to Rittenhouse Square, the Schuylkill River Trail, and a dense concentration of world-class dining, shopping, and cultural institutions.
The rental market is highly competitive with low vacancy rates, driven by a steady influx of young professionals and medical residents seeking proximity to major employers.
The economy is anchored by the healthcare, education, and financial services sectors, with major employers including the University of Pennsylvania and various regional hospital systems.
The area is a primary transit hub with extensive access to regional rail, subway, and bus networks, facilitating easy commutes throughout the Philadelphia metro area.
Development is heavily focused on high-density residential infill and the modernization of historic commercial corridors to support continued population growth.
The Office of Property Assessment (OPA) manages the city-wide assessment regime, conducting periodic reassessments to align values with market conditions.
Parcels are subject to city and school district taxes; no significant MUD or PID districts are present in this urban core.
Property insurance is standard for urban environments, with premiums influenced by building age and proximity to fire services.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 19103.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.69.5 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.59.3 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.59.1 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.76.8 mi
- K1 Speed Boston-Wilmington4.211.8 mi
- Fenway Park4.811.2 mi
- TD Garden4.69 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.59.8 mi
- MGM Music Hall at Fenway4.411.1 mi
- Hynes Convention Center4.510.7 mi
- Fenway Park4.811.2 mi
- Boston Common4.79.7 mi
- New England Aquarium4.49 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.811.5 mi
- Harvard Square4.610.8 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.811.5 mi
- Boston Public Library4.810.5 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.711.7 mi
- Museum of Science4.79.3 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.69.5 mi
- Boston Common4.79.7 mi
- Public Garden4.89.9 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.810.1 mi
- Castle Island4.79.4 mi
- Fan Pier Park4.89.2 mi
- Pickering Wharf Marina4.64.8 mi
- Boston Yacht Club4.75.5 mi
- Cottage Park Yacht Club4.77 mi
- Winthrop Yacht Club4.66.8 mi
- Jubilee Yacht Club Inc4.66.2 mi
- Five Iron Golf4.99.3 mi
- Fresh Pond Golf Course4.212 mi
- Unicorn Golf Course3.88.7 mi
- Sagamore Spring Golf Club48.1 mi
- Mount Hood Golf Course4.14.7 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.37.9 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.510.7 mi
- Quincy Market4.59.1 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.59.1 mi
- Assembly Row4.58.4 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.17.6 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.56.3 mi
- The Lounge3.47.6 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.17.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic and iconic public park serving as the neighborhood's social anchor.
A major multi-use path for cycling and jogging along the riverfront.
World-renowned art institution located just outside the ZIP boundary but serving the area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.