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Philadelphia, NY

Philadelphia, NY.

Population: 2,097 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Philadelphia, NY is $205,761 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $295,000 after a median 70 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$205,761

Typical home value

+1.2%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$205,761
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+20.8%
10-year appreciation
+54.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2024)
$211,049
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$295,000
Median list price
$179,900
Median price per sqft
$161
1-year sale-price change
+19.2%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,111/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,453/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,995/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,376/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.7 : 1
Schools include
INDIAN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA PRIMARY SCHOOL, INDIAN RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL, INDIAN RIVER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Crown Cleaners of Watertown, Inc. (10.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
56.5 in
Annual snowfall
227.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
336
Days with Moderate air quality
19
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,533
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,572

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Wheeler Sack Army Air Field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wheeler Sack Army Air Field (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
8
Hospitals include
SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER, RIVER HOSPITAL CLINICS, GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-620 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
33.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,396
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,528
Average weekly wage
$1,039
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
288

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

How it compares

PhiladelphiaState medianUS median
Typical home value$205,761$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$295,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market70 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,396$4,500$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 typical home value in Philadelphia, NY?
$205,761.
What is the median sale price in Philadelphia, NY?
$295,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Philadelphia, NY?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in Philadelphia, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,453/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Philadelphia, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Philadelphia, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Philadelphia, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Philadelphia, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Philadelphia, NY?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Philadelphia, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Philadelphia, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Philadelphia, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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