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Media, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Delaware County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
5,868 Population 7,721/sq mi density
$86,219 Median Income $63,004 per capita
$398,400 Home Value $614,637 Zillow
$1,359 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
337 Violent Crime/100K 1,591 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$86,219 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$398,400 home value, $1,359/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
337 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Media, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,219
15% above
$63,004 per capita
Home Value
$398,400
41% above
Zillow: $614,637
Median Rent
$1,359/mo
17% above
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
337/100K
11% below
1,591/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.0%
87% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
0.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
115%
Home Value
141%
Rent
117%
Poverty
1%
Bachelor's
187%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
89%
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 3.4% (6% below 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 $614,637. 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 337 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,591/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population5,868
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density7,721/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,219
Per Capita$63,004
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.1%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407

Housing

A
Home Value$398,400
Rent$1,359
Ownership38.1%
Zillow$614,637
Housing Units3,138
Rent Burden23.6%

Crime

F
Violent337/100K
Property1,591/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault225/100K
Burglary281/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.