Philadelphia, NY

Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
803 Population 836/sq mi density
$53,958 Median Income $25,248 per capita
$134,400 Home Value $203,698 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$53,958 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,400 home value, $731/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Philadelphia, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,958
28% below
$25,248 per capita
Home Value
$134,400
52% below
Zillow: $203,698
Median Rent
$731/mo
37% below
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
72%
Home Value
48%
Rent
63%
Poverty
193%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Philadelphia a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Philadelphia residents earn a median household income of $53,958 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,248. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,104 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Philadelphia is $134,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,698. Median rent is $731/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

17.5% of adults in Philadelphia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Philadelphia has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population803
Median Age24.7 yrs
Density836/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,958
Per Capita$25,248
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,400
Rent$731
Ownership36.4%
Zillow$203,698
Housing Units504
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation496 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute35 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Philadelphia was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.