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PA area data

Philadelphia, PA

Aggregated across 47 ZIP codes in Philadelphia.

Population: 1,580,199 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Philadelphia, PA is $281,023 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $316,279 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,663/month. 304 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$281,023

Typical home value

+0.6%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$281,023
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+5.1%
5-year appreciation
+4.0%
10-year appreciation
+67.9%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2018)
$292,762
House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$316,279
Median list price
$309,101
Median price per sqft
$225
1-year sale-price change
+4.2%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3,966
For-sale inventory
5,917
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
5,722
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
1,591

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,663/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,438/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,445/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/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
304
Elementary schools
194
Middle schools
18
High schools
71
Charter schools
84
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.6 : 1
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, Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS, Greenfield Albert M Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, winter weather, coastal flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Very High · heat wave: Very High · winter weather: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1,691
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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)

Average annual temperature
57.8°F
Average high
66.3°F
Average low
49.1°F
Annual precipitation
48.2 in
Annual snowfall
17.7 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
184
Days with Moderate air quality
173
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

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

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
12
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
59
Nearest airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
58
Hospitals include
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-10,057 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1951
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
619,248
Average weekly wage
$1,640
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,366

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

How it compares

PhiladelphiaState medianUS median
Typical home value$281,023$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$316,279$254,900$325,000
Median days on market55 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,663/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Philadelphia, PA?
$281,023.
What is the median sale price in Philadelphia, PA?
$316,279.
How long do homes take to sell in Philadelphia, PA?
Median days on market: 55 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: cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, winter weather, coastal flooding.
Is Philadelphia, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 1,691 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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?
304 schools (194 elementary, 18 middle, 71 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Philadelphia, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Philadelphia, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Philadelphia, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Philadelphia

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