City Intelligence

Philadelphia, PA

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.

Livability Score

78/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB-
EnvironmentB
WeatherA+

Population

53,134

Median Home

$340K

Median Income

$82K

Zip Codes Covered

3

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

Get oriented — see where Philadelphia sits and explore neighborhoods before you narrow in.

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

GESU SCHOOL

GIRARD COLLEGE

GLOUCESTER CATHOLIC

HOLY INNOCENTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

HOLY NAME SCHOOL

LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

MERCY CAREER & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

MOTHER OF DIVINE GRACE INTERPAROCHIAL

OUR LADY OF PORT RICHMOND REGIONAL SCHOOL

ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOLS

ST JOSEPH PRO-CATHEDRAL SCHOOL

ST MALACHY

ST MARTIN DE PORRES SCHOOL

ST MONICA SCHOOL

ST PETER THE APOSTLE SCHOOL

ST PETERS SCHOOL

STS JOHN NEUMANN & MARIA GARETTI CATHOLIC HIGH SCH

VISITATION BVM SCHOOL

WEST CATHOLIC PREPARATORY H.S.

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.