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Philadelphia, MS
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Philadelphia, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Philadelphia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Philadelphia residents earn a median household income of $36,781 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,612. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 586 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Philadelphia is $95,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,602. Median rent is $760/month, with 35.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Philadelphia reports 660 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,217/100K. The murder rate is 80.8/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Philadelphia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Philadelphia has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.