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Thinking About The Philadelphia, PA Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Philadelphia. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

80/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentB

WeatherA+

Population

53,134

Median Home

$340K

Median Income

$82K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 53,134, Philadelphia is a mid-sized PA city. Median household income is $82K with homes valued around $340K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Philadelphia, PA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$340K

Vacancy Rate

11.0%

Owner-Occupied

40%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Philadelphia, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

19125

Area Stats

Pop: 24,601

Home Value: $340K

19122

Area Stats

Pop: 22,898

Home Value: $320K

19102

Area Stats

Pop: 5,635

Home Value: $419K

Philadelphia Area Map

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Nearby Areas

Explore the areas around Philadelphia — pick one to dig into its market, schools, and neighborhoods.

Fort Washington Area

Home: $595K12 mi away

Allentown Area

Home: $196K46 mi away

Harrisburg Area

Home: $242K90 mi away

Camp Hill Area

Home: $244K96 mi away

Mechanicsburg Area

Home: $246K99 mi away

Schools Near Philadelphia

Schools in and around Philadelphia, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (2)

Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School

Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center

Middle Schools (14)

Audubon Park Preschool

Camden Big Picture Learning Academy

Camden Prep Inc.

Camden Virtua

Camden's Promise Charter School

Cooper's Poynt Family School

Forest Hill School

Henry B. Wilson Family School

Hope Community Charter School

KIPP: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation

Leap Academy University Charter School

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.

Octavius V. Catto Community Family School

Veterans Memorial Family School

High Schools (4)

Camden High School

Creative Arts High School

Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School

Eastside High School

Private Schools (20)

FRANKFORD FRIENDS SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Philadelphia stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentB

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 3 most populated zip codes for Philadelphia and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.