All Philadelphia neighborhoods
What income do you need to buy in Dickinson Narrows?
About $133,000 a year to buy the typical Dickinson Narrows home, which sells for about $375,000.
- Typical sale price
- $375,000Median of 74 sales in the past 12 months
- Income needed
- $133,000A year, before taxes
- Cash needed up front
- $54,00010% down, transfer tax and closing costs
Assumes 10% down, no other debts, credit of 700–759, and a 7.49% 30-year rate (the 7.24% weekly average plus 0.25 points for good credit). These are estimates, not a loan offer.
What it costs each month
| Principal and interest | $2,358 |
|---|---|
| Property tax | $435 |
| Insurance | $156 |
| Mortgage insurance | $141 |
| Total a month | $3,090 |
Claiming the Homestead Exemption could lower the property tax by about $117 a month. The total above does not include that saving.
How prices have moved
Down 3.6% from the year before, comparing the median sale price of the last 12 months with the 12 months before.
| Quarter | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $369,000 | 19 |
| Q2 2025 | $436,000 | 19 |
| Q3 2025 | $389,000 | 29 |
| Q4 2025 | $445,000 | 25 |
| Q1 2026 | $402,500 | 22 |
| Q2 2026 | $367,500 | 28 |
| Q3 2026 | $354,825 | 12 |
Quarters with no recorded sales are left blank.
Tell us four things
Nearby neighborhoods
Cheaper nearby
Pricier nearby
- Passyunk Square $445,000
- Queen Village $675,000
- Bella Vista $525,000
Questions about buying in Dickinson Narrows
What income do you need to buy a home in Dickinson Narrows?
About $133,000 a year for the typical Dickinson Narrows price of $375,000, keeping the housing payment to 28% of gross income. Assumes 10% down, no other debts, credit of 700–759, and a 7.49% 30-year rate (the 7.24% weekly average plus 0.25 points for good credit).
How much cash do you need to buy in Dickinson Narrows?
About $54,000 up front at the typical price: 10% down ($38,000), your share of the transfer tax ($8,584) and closing costs ($7,500).
What does a typical home in Dickinson Narrows cost per month?
A typical Dickinson Narrows home costs about $3,090 a month all in: principal and interest $2,358, property tax $435, insurance $156, mortgage insurance $141. Claiming the Homestead Exemption could lower the tax by about $117 a month.
Based on 74 sales, as of 2026-10-29. Mortgage rate 7.24% (Freddie Mac, week of 2026-10-29). Estimates only, not financial advice. Talk to a lender.