About Philadelphia County

Philadelphia is a county in the Philadelphia Metropolitan area. It has a population of 1,550,542 and a population density of 11,771, which is 99% above the national average. It has a median age of 36, which is 3 years below the Philadelphia Metro median age and 3 years below the national average.


Philadelphia County has a median home value of $214,075, which is 39% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,663 is 6% below the metro average rent and 20% below the national average rent The average household income in Philadelphia County is $60,302 , which is 31% below the Metro average household income and 22% below the national average of household income.

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$214,075Median Home Value
$353,218 Philadelphia Metro Area
$1,663Median Rent
$1,773 Philadelphia Metro Area
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Philadelphia County's population is made up of 36% married, 49% single, 9% divorced and 6% widowed. Millennials make up the largest percentage of the population at 33%, while Baby Boomers have the second largest segment at 32%. Homeowners make up 52% of the population in Philadelphia County.

1,550,542Population
6,246,160 Philadelphia Metro Area
11,771Population Density
  • 47% Male
  • 53% Female
36 Median Age
39 Philadelphia Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Philadelphia County is $37,973. The Median Household Income is $60,302

$37,973Income Per Capita
$48,276 Philadelphia Metro Area
$60,302Median Household Income
$86,867 Philadelphia Metro Area
20% Poverty Rate
12% Philadelphia Metro Area
6% Unemployment Rate
4% Philadelphia Metro Area
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Amenities in Philadelphia County
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$214,075Median Home Value
$353,218 Philadelphia Metro Area
$1,663Median Rent
$1,773 Philadelphia Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Philadelphia Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
48%
Home Owners
52%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
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
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Philadelphia crime index is 151 which is higher than the national average.

151
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

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.

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