Rose Tree Media School District, Delaware County, PA
Media
Performance Tier
Below Average
Median Sold
$577,500
Avg. Appreciation
80%
Avg. $ Gain
$228,083
2025 Sales
23
High Activity
Compared to the Rose Tree Media district average, Media is
underperforming by 17%.
Based on closed sales across 4 counties.
About
Media Borough — incorporated by Special Act of the Pennsylvania General Assembly on March 11, 1850, and simultaneously named the county seat of Delaware County — was purpose-built on a rectangular grid platted around the new courthouse, with lots initially sold at public auction. Covering just 0.8 square miles, the borough’s geographic boundaries have not changed since that founding year, and a mid-19th-century ordinance banning wood-frame construction after a factory fire established brick as the prevailing building material across the commercial and residential core. Today the borough hosts a mix of Victorian, Colonial Revival, American Foursquare, and bungalow-era single-family homes alongside brick twins, row homes, and apartment conversions — all within walking distance of State Street, where SEPTA trolley Route 101 terminates at the Delaware County Courthouse and the weekly ‘Dining Under the Stars’ event closes the street to traffic every Wednesday evening from May through September.
Specifications
Location Anchors
What Makes This Distinct
Media Borough has been ‘largely built-out for decades,’ with very few undeveloped parcels remaining inside its fixed 0.8-square-mile boundary; new housing supply is constrained to small-scale infill and conversions, which structurally limits inventory relative to demand from buyers seeking walkable transit-served locations in Delaware County.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
$578k median price point. historically strong appreciation. move fast – homes go quickly. high turnover means more inventory.
If You’re Selling
Strong appreciation – sellers gained $228k on average. solid 80% return on investment. homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $578k.
School District
Media is served by the Rose Tree Media School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Rose Tree Media School District Information
Sources Consulted
Closed sales data · en.wikipedia.org · mediaborough.com · philadelphiaencyclopedia.org · phillyyimby.com · mariadoylerealtor.com · homes.com · livelovelocale.com · visitmediapa.com · thecyrteam.com · phillyvoice.com · brettfurman.com · rtmsd.org
Data refreshed: April 25, 2026 (median sold, appreciation, performance tiers, narratives) · Content reviewed: April 25, 2026 (overview, structural insight)
The Cyr Team · neighborhood sales data · 4 counties