A Massive Data Center Plan Is Proposed Near Conshohocken. What It Could Mean for Home Values

By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team

A developer wants to build more than 4.6 million square feet of data centers in the King of Prussia area, plus a separate 2-million-square-foot facility across the Schuylkill River near Conshohocken (Philadelphia Inquirer, May 28, 2026). Combined, that footprint is larger than Philadelphia International Airport and the King of Prussia Mall put together. Hundreds of residents have already pushed back, and thousands more have signed a petition. If you own a home near Conshohocken or you are shopping here, a project this size is worth watching.

How a Data Center Near Conshohocken Could Affect Home Values

Big projects like this cut both ways for nearby home values. On one side, residents have raised concerns about noise, traffic, and how close some of the proposed sites sit to homes, as little as 100 feet in spots. Buyers notice things like that, and uncertainty alone can make some pause until they know what gets approved. On the other side, the developer is promising significant tax revenue and thousands of jobs, and a stronger local tax base can ease pressure on residents over time.

The honest answer right now is that nothing is settled. Township officials have raised questions about zoning, and the planning commission expects several more meetings before it makes any recommendation. For a homeowner, that means there is time to follow the process, show up to meetings, and see how the plans change before drawing conclusions about your street.

What Conshohocken Buyers and Sellers Should Watch

Conshohocken has been a strong, in-demand market for years, helped by its riverfront offices, walkable borough, and quick highway access. Prices in the immediate area do swing because it is a small market with fewer monthly sales. In nearby West Conshohocken, the median sale price was about $468,000 as of March 2026, down 8.9 percent from a year earlier (Redfin, March 2026), a figure shaped as much by which homes sold as by any real shift in value.

It also helps to keep the timeline in view. A project of this size does not break ground overnight. Between zoning review, multiple planning meetings, and the approvals a build like this requires, any real change to the area would unfold over years, not months. That long runway is actually useful for a homeowner. It gives you time to watch how the plans evolve, to see which sites move forward and which fall away, and to make a calm decision rather than a rushed one. Markets tend to price in big projects gradually as the picture gets clearer, not all at once on the day a headline runs. For now, Conshohocken remains a sought-after borough with strong fundamentals, and a single proposal, however large, does not erase the walkable streets and easy commute that bring buyers here in the first place.

If you are buying near Conshohocken, ask where a property sits relative to the proposed sites and factor the unknowns into your decision. If you are selling, be ready for buyer questions about the project and answer them honestly, since a clear, calm answer builds trust. For a feel for nearby Montgomery County options, our Ambler community page is a good place to start while the Conshohocken plans play out.

What This Means for You

If you own near Conshohocken, follow the planning meetings and watch how the proposal changes before you react. If you are buying, weigh location against the open questions and decide what level of uncertainty you are comfortable with. If you are selling, expect the topic to come up and handle it with straight answers. A project this large will shape conversations here for months, and the owners who stay informed will make the calmest, smartest decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the data center being proposed near Conshohocken?

The plan calls for more than 4.6 million square feet of data centers in the King of Prussia area of Upper Merion, plus a separate 2-million-square-foot facility across the Schuylkill River near Conshohocken. The combined footprint is larger than the airport and the King of Prussia Mall together. The planning commission expects several more meetings before any recommendation.

Do data centers lower nearby home values?

It depends on the project and how close it sits to homes. Concerns about noise and traffic can make some buyers cautious, while added tax revenue and jobs can support a community over time. With the Conshohocken-area plan still under review, the effect on values is not yet clear.

What is the median home price near Conshohocken right now?

In nearby West Conshohocken, the median sale price was about $468,000 as of March 2026, down 8.9 percent from a year earlier (Redfin). In a small borough market, monthly figures swing based on which homes sell, so read one month as a snapshot.

Should I still buy a home near Conshohocken?

Many buyers will, since Conshohocken stays in demand for its walkable borough and easy commute. Just ask where a home sits relative to the proposed sites and decide how comfortable you are with the open questions before making an offer.