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PA area data

Philadelphia, PA

Aggregated across 47 ZIP codes in Philadelphia.

Population: 1,580,199 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Philadelphia, PA is $282,961 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $364,801 after a median 66 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,663/month. 302 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with coldwave, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$282,961

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$282,961
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.3%
5-year appreciation
+3.5%
10-year appreciation
+69.6%
All-time peak (2018-05)
$294,756
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$364,801
Median list price
$366,662
Median price per sqft
$219
1-year sale-price change
+16.5%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
5,876
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
1,723

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,663/mo
1-year rent change
+3.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,418/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,838/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,203/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,460/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
302
Elementary schools
193
Middle schools
17
High schools
70
Charter schools
85
School districts serving the area
Philadelphia Electrical & Tech CHS, Freire CS, Russell Byers CS
Schools include
Philadelphia Electrical & Tech CHS, Freire CS, Russell Byers CS, Greenfield Albert M Sch, Inquiry CS

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, winterWeather, coastalFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
6
Nearest Superfund site
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (0.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
67.4°F
Average low
50.8°F
Annual precipitation
48.9 in
Annual snowfall
17.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
58
Days with Good air quality
85
Days with Moderate air quality
266
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
327

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
218
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
245,190
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
228,079

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
532
Nearest national park
Independence National Historical Park (0 mi)
National parks include
Independence National Historical Park, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
2,227
Nearest airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
51
Hospitals include
COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, VIRTUA OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL, VIRTUA WILLINGBORO HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.6 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-10,057 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,951
Housing built before 1970
74.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,598
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
74.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
599,578
Average weekly wage
$1,542
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
539

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PhiladelphiaState medianUS median
Median home value$282,961$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$364,801$254,900$325,000
Median days on market66 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,663/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,598$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Philadelphia, PA?
$282,961.
What is the median sale price in Philadelphia, PA?
$364,801.
How long do homes take to sell in Philadelphia, PA?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in Philadelphia, PA?
Typical rent: $1,663/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Philadelphia, PA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, winterWeather, coastalFlooding.
Is Philadelphia, PA in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone B; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Philadelphia, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Philadelphia, PA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Philadelphia, PA?
6 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Franklin Slag Pile (MDC), 0.9 mi.
How many schools serve Philadelphia, PA?
302 schools (193 elementary, 17 middle, 70 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Philadelphia, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Philadelphia, PA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 58. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Philadelphia, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Philadelphia

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