Denver vs. Philadelphia - Compare Cities

Denver, CO has a population density of 2,850,221, which is 53% below Philadelphia, PA. The median age of 36 years is 6% below Philadelphia, PA and 5% below the national average.

Population

2,850,221

6,069,448

322,903,030

Median Age

36 Years

39 Years

38 Years

Age Distribution

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Baby Boomers (Age 50+)

34%

39%

38%

Gen X (Age 41-55)

11%

9%

Millennials (Age 20-40)

30%

27%

Gen Z (Age 0-19)

25%

Educational Attianment

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Master's degree

17%

16%

12%

Bachelor's degree

28%

22%

20%

Some college or associate's degree

28%

23%

28%

High school diploma or equivalent

20%

29%

27%

Less than high school diploma

7%

10%

13%

Race & Ethnicity

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White

81%

67%

73%

Asian

4%

6%

5%

Black

6%

21%

13%

Two or more races

4%

3%

Other Races

5%

4%

6%

Community

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Single

33%

37%

33%

Married

51%

48%

50%

Divorced

4%

6%

Widowed

12%

9%

11%

Denver, CO has an unemployment rate of 4%, which is 33% below than the national unemployment rate of 6%. Philadelphia, PA has an unemployment rate of 7%, which is 14% above than the national unemployment rate of 6%.

Median Household Income

$75,565

$69,465

$62,843

Unemployment Rate

4%

7%

5%

Poverty Rate

9%

13%

14%

Income per capita

$39,969

$37,345

$33,831

Employment Industry

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Professional / Technical

11%

9%

7%

Healthcare

12%

17%

14%

Finance

6%

7%

5%

Education

8%

10%

9%

Manufacturing

6%

9%

10%

IT Services

3%

2%

Accommodation

7%

6%

7%

Wholesale

3%

Public Services

4%

5%

Arts

2%

Other

16%

11%

14%

Household Income

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Less Than $10000

4%

6%

$10000 > $14999

2%

3%

4%

$15000 > $24999

6%

8%

$25000 > $34999

7%

8%

$35000 > $49999

11%

10%

12%

$50000 > $74999

17%

15%

17%

$75000 > $99999

13%

12%

$100000 > $149999

18%

16%

15%

$150000 > $199999

8%

6%

More Than $200000

9%

7%

Denver, CO has a crime index 118 above the national average, while Philadelphia, PA has a crime index that is 93 below the national average.

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

Total Crime Index

118

93

The homeownership rate in Denver, CO is 64%, which is 0% above the national average. The homeownership rate in Philadelphia, PA is 67%, which is 5% above the national average.

Median Home Value

$350,500

$245,000

$280,600

Median Rent

$1,292

$1,114

$1,023

Average Household Size

2

Property Tax

$2,126

$4,371

$2,471

Home Type

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Single-Family

59%

44%

62%

Townhomes

8%

30%

6%

Small Apt. Buildings

4%

9%

8%

Apt. Complexes

27%

16%

18%

Mobile Homes

2%

1%

6%

Other

0%

Home Age

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2014 and Later

4%

1%

2%

2010 to 2013

3%

2%

3%

2000 to 2009

16%

8%

14%

1990 to 1999

15%

10%

14%

1980 to 1989

14%

10%

13%

1970 to 1979

19%

12%

15%

1960 to 1969

9%

12%

11%

1950 to 1959

9%

16%

10%

1940 to 1949

3%

8%

5%

1939 and earlier

7%

22%

13%

Home Rent by Bedroom

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Condo

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

3 Bedroom

4 Bedroom

5 Bedroom or more

Home Value by Bedroom

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condo

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

3 Bedroom

4 Bedroom

5 Bedroom or more

Occupancy Type

Home Owners

Denver

64%

Philadelphia

67%

United States

63%

Home Renters

Denver

36%

Philadelphia

33%

United States

36%

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Denver, CO has a median home value of $350,500, which is 30% above Philadelphia,PA and 19% below the national average of $280,600. Denver’s median household income of $75,565 is $16% below the national average.

National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average

Cost of Living Index

312

258

212

Housing

301

201

200

Goods and Services

301

201

200

Denver, CO has an average school rating of 10. Philadelphia, PA has an average school rating of 10. Denver, CO has total schools while Philadelphia, PA has total schools

School Rating

1 /10 - 10 /10

Total Schools

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Middle Schools

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Commute to city center(Drive)

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