At a Glance
Median Income
$60,698
$37,669 per capita
Home Value
$232,400
Zillow: $233,728
Median Rent
$1,323/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
917/100K
4,615/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
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.
Economy & Jobs
Philadelphia residents earn a median household income of $60,698 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,669. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,641 business establishments, including 3,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Philadelphia is $232,400 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,728. Median rent is $1,323/month, with 31.2% 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 1949.
Safety & Crime
Philadelphia reports 917 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 141% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,615/100K. The murder rate is 17.3/100K.
Education
34.6% of adults in Philadelphia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Philadelphia 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 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population1,582,432
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density11,780/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born14.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,698
Per Capita$37,669
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$134,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,600
Housing
A+
Home Value$232,400
Rent$1,323
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$233,728
Housing Units730,630
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent917/100K
Property4,615/100K
Murder17.3/100K
Assault576/100K
Burglary321/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation105 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 20% / D 79%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations172
Libraries53
Did You Know?
Philadelphia was founded in 1682.
The median home in Philadelphia was built in 1949.
17.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
14.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 3,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 133 fatal vehicle crashes.