Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Media is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,868. Residents earn $86,219 per year, which is 15% above the national average.
Based on current data, Media receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Media offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Media is $86,219, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Media is $398,400, 41% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,359 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Media is below the national average at 337 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,591 per 100,000, near the national average.
Media is a highly educated community — 63.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Media enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,219 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,004 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,407 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,369 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,424 |
| County GDP | $42,608M |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Healthcare | 1,893 |
| Retail | 1,549 |
| Manufacturing | 312 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.53% |
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.6% |
| Census Median | $398,400 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $614,637 |
| Median List Price | $524,900 |
| Median List Price | $524,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $383 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,359 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,188 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 38.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.53% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Total Violent | 336.9/100K |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 18.7/100K |
| Robbery | 93.6/100K |
| Assault | 224.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,590.9/100K |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 280.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,310.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 306 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,721/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9200°N, 75.3883°W |
| County FIPS | 42045 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 63.0% |
| 87% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 7,721/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 9 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| Public Libraries | 28 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Retail Stores | 1,549 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.6% |