At a Glance
Home Value
$200,700
Zillow: $235,677
Violent Crime
136/100K
1,698/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Philadelphia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Philadelphia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Philadelphia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Philadelphia is $200,700 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,677. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Philadelphia reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,698/100K.
Education
48.9% of adults in Philadelphia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Philadelphia has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population381
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density1,089/mi²
Male / Female78% / 22%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$35,311
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,922M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089
Housing
Home Value$200,700
Rent
Ownership47.8%
Zillow$235,677
Housing Units268
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property1,698/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,434/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation850 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Philadelphia was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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