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What income do you need to buy in Northwood?
About $69,000 a year to buy the typical Northwood home, which sells for about $193,000.
- Typical sale price
- $193,000Median of 42 sales in the past 12 months
- Income needed
- $69,000A year, before taxes
- Cash needed up front
- $28,00010% 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 | $1,215 |
|---|---|
| Property tax | $223 |
| Insurance | $81 |
| Mortgage insurance | $72 |
| Total a month | $1,591 |
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 15% 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 | $252,500 | 12 |
| Q2 2025 | $205,000 | 9 |
| Q3 2025 | $230,000 | 15 |
| Q4 2025 | $209,250 | 18 |
| Q1 2026 | $167,500 | 10 |
| Q2 2026 | $234,300 | 18 |
| Q3 2026 | $160,000 | 5 |
Quarters with no recorded sales are left blank.
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Nearby neighborhoods
Cheaper nearby
- Juniata Park $170,000
- Feltonville $135,000
- Frankford $127,000
Pricier nearby
- Summerdale $200,000
- Lawndale $220,000
- Melrose Park Gardens $220,000
Questions about buying in Northwood
What income do you need to buy a home in Northwood?
About $69,000 a year for the typical Northwood price of $193,000, 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 Northwood?
About $28,000 up front at the typical price: 10% down ($19,000), your share of the transfer tax ($4,423) and closing costs ($3,865).
What does a typical home in Northwood cost per month?
A typical Northwood home costs about $1,591 a month all in: principal and interest $1,215, property tax $223, insurance $81, mortgage insurance $72. Claiming the Homestead Exemption could lower the tax by about $117 a month.
Based on 42 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.