At a Glance
Median Income
$86,219
$63,004 per capita
Home Value
$398,400
Zillow: $635,196
Median Rent
$1,359/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
205/100K
1,606/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.0%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
0.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Media Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Media's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Media a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Media residents earn a median household income of $86,219 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,004. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Media is $398,400 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $635,196. Median rent is $1,359/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Media reports 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,606/100K.
Education
63.0% of adults in Media hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Media has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,868
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density7,721/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,219
Per Capita$63,004
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty0.1%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A
Home Value$398,400
Rent$1,359
Ownership38.1%
Zillow$635,196
Housing Units3,138
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
F
Violent205/100K
Property1,606/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation306 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.0%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+31.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries28
Did You Know?
Media was founded in 1681.
The median home in Media was built in 1957.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.