Philadelphia, PA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Philadelphia County · Pennsylvania
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Philadelphia based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Why Philadelphia, PA Is One of the Best Places to Live in America
Philadelphia, PA ranks 9th overall among all US cities with a livability score of 57.4/100, placing it among the best places to live in America. An unemployment rate of just 8.4% signals a robust local job market. The average commute of 26.8 minutes helps residents reclaim valuable time each day. The median household income of $60,698 provides residents with strong economic opportunity. See full ranking
Quick Stats
Population
1,582,432
2023 ACS
Median Income
$60,698
2023
Median Home Value
$232,400
2023
Median Rent
$1,323
2023
Median Age
35.1
Unemployment
8.4%
Avg Temperature
55°F
Cost of Living Index
111.1
100 = national avg
Philadelphia is a city in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,582,432 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Philadelphia is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Philadelphia is $60,698, and the median home value is $232,400. The cost of living index is 111.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,323 per month. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, and the median age is 35.1 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
1,582,432
Male
749,410
47.4%
Female
833,022
52.6%
Median Age
35.1
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
23.8%
High School or Higher
44.4%
Foreign Born
14.6%
Veterans
3.1%
Married
28.4%
Avg Household Size
2.3
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.669
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
Black
39.9%
Foreign Born
14.6%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
15.2%
240,530 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
84.8%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
1,485,930
English Only
76.1%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
159,884 speakers
Limited English
11.3%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
88.7%
Limited English Proficiency
11.3%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
49,134
3.1% of population
Disability Rate
20.9%
10,264 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$42,404
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
43,468
88.5%
Female Veterans
5,666
11.5%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$42,404
Non-Veteran Income
$35,286
Difference
$7,118
20.2% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
10,264
Without Disability
38,870
Disability Rate
20.9%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
716,228
#1 Ancestry
Irish
9.6% (152,672)
#2 Ancestry
German
7.0% (110,140)
#3 Ancestry
Italian
6.7% (106,505)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
669,222
Family Households
352,069
52.6%
Married Couples
184,109
27.5%
Non-Family Households
317,153
47.4%
Single Mother Households
131,066
19.6%
Single Father Households
36,894
5.5%
Living Alone
251,953
37.6%
Children Under 18
Total Children
273,437
In Married Couple
127,626
46.7%
With Single Mother
122,664
44.9%
With Single Father
23,147
8.5%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$71,024
Married Couple Income
$104,415
Single Mother Income
$43,813
Single Father Income
$59,448
Avg Family Size
2.3
Avg Non-Family Size
2.1
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
37,647
Grandparents Responsible
12,843
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$60,698
-17% vs national
Per Capita Income
$37,669
+1% vs national
Poverty Rate
22.0%
+62% vs national
Gini Index
0.5152
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
8.4%
+62% vs national
SNAP Recipients
26.3%
of households
How Philadelphia Compares
Philadelphia vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with over 1,000,000 residents. Philadelphia is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Philadelphia, PA has a median household income of $60,698, making it the 16,193rd highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Philadelphia has a higher median household income than 42% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Philadelphia, PA has a per capita income of $37,669, making it the 10,132nd highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Philadelphia has a higher per capita income than 64% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Philadelphia, PA has a poverty rate of 22.0%, making it the 6,054th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Philadelphia has a higher poverty rate than 81% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Philadelphia, PA has a unemployment rate of 8.4%, making it the 5,440th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Philadelphia has a higher unemployment rate than 82% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Philadelphia. The median household income here is $60,698.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
8.4%
+65% vs PA avg
Labor Force
810,038
Employed
741,315
Mean Commute
27 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
44.4%
of adults 25+
Median Age
35.1
Work from Home
16.4%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$130.7K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
111.1
100 = national avg
+11.1 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$48,904
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$115,592
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,520
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,810
per month
The median household income in Philadelphia, PA is $60,698, which is 17.1% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $37,669. The poverty rate of 22.0% is higher than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5152, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 810,038. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 27 minutes, with 16.4% working from home. About 46.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 111.1, which is 11.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 132.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $48,904 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$270,000
Median List Price
$265,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$201
Days on Market
67
Active Inventory
4,375
Months of Supply
5.1
Balanced market
Zillow Home Value
$227,523
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$1,710
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
19.2%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
27.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.0%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
863
New Listings
1,353
Pending Sales
1,087
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$201
Median List $/SF
$203
Philadelphia vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with over 1,000,000 residents. Philadelphia is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Philadelphia, PA has a median home value of $232,400, making it the 10,160th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Philadelphia has a higher median home value than 64% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Philadelphia, PA has a median rent of $1,323, making it the 5,446th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Philadelphia has a higher median rent than 76% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Philadelphia, PA has a price per square foot of $201, making it the 7,979th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Philadelphia has a higher price per square foot than 62% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Philadelphia, PA has a rent burden of 26.2%, making it the 2,731st highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Philadelphia has a higher rent burden than 88% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$232,400
Median Rent
$1,323
Total Housing Units
739,725
Vacancy Rate
9.5%
Owner Occupied
52.3%
Renter Occupied
47.7%
Median Property Tax
$1,952
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,100
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$1,952
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.84%
of home value
Median Home Value
$232,400
Estimated Mean Tax
$2,577
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,952) by the median home value ($232,400). In Philadelphia, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.84%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Philadelphia, PA is $270,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 67 days on the market. 19.2% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.1 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $201. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,710/month. About 52.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1949. There are 739,725 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,952. The effective tax rate is 0.84%, below the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
9.10
per 1,000 residents
+250% vs national
Property Crime Rate
45.48
per 1,000 residents
+164% vs national
Total Crimes
84,566
2024
Violent Clearance
40%
cases solved
Property Clearance
9%
cases solved
YoY Change
-7.5%
violent crime rate
improving vs 2023
How Philadelphia Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Philadelphia vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with Over 1,000,000 residents. Philadelphia is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Philadelphia police solve 71% of murder cases but only 6% of motor vehicle theft cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 262 | 0.17 | 71.4% |
| Rape | Violent | 714 | 0.46 | 43.3% |
| Robbery | Violent | 4,233 | 2.73 | 26.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 8,869 | 5.72 | 45.3% |
| Burglary | Property | 4,942 | 3.19 | 17.7% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 49,942 | 32.24 | 8.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 15,579 | 10.06 | 6.4% |
Philadelphia, PA reported 14,103 violent crimes and 70,463 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 9.10 per 1,000 residents is 250.1% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 40% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 49,942 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 33.9% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,103 | 70,463 | 9.10 | 45.48 |
| 2023 | 15,268 | 78,420 | 9.84 | 50.57 |
| 2022 | 16,391 | 67,603 | 10.54 | 43.45 |
| 2021 | 15,844 | 51,471 | 9.87 | 32.07 |
| 2020 | 15,495 | 47,696 | 9.77 | 30.06 |
| 2018 | 14,420 | 49,145 | 9.09 | 30.97 |
| 2017 | 14,931 | 48,268 | 9.48 | 30.63 |
| 2016 | 15,386 | 49,334 | 9.79 | 31.41 |
| 2015 | 16,134 | 49,376 | 10.29 | 31.49 |
School Shootings
Source: The Washington PostTotal Incidents
7
Total Killed
1
Total Injured
5
| Date | School | Killed | Injured | Type | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2023 | E. Washington Rhodes Elementary School | 0 | 0 | accidental | nan |
| Mar 31, 2022 | West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School | 0 | 0 | accidental | nan |
| Jan 29, 2016 | Benjamin Franklin High School | 0 | 0 | targeted | .45-caliber handgun |
| Jan 17, 2014 | Delaware Valley Charter School | 0 | 2 | accidental or targeted | handgun |
| Jan 18, 2007 | William L.Sayre High School | 0 | 1 | targeted | 9 mm semi-automatic Ruger |
| Feb 11, 2004 | T.M. Peirce Elementary School | 1 | 1 | targeted | carbine rifle, assault weapon |
| Oct 4, 1999 | John Bartram High School | 0 | 1 | targeted | RG .25-caliber pistol |
Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
99.6
Very High
Expected Annual Loss
99.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
88.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
48.5
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
25
Public Assistance
$201.5M
Individual Assistance
$194.9M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | $6.4M | $98.4M |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $179.4M | $21.1M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2014 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Jan 2013 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | $142K | $6.3M |
| Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Sep 2011 | — | $29.9M |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Apr 2010 | $7.5M | — |
| Hurricane Katrina → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | $3.2M | — |
| Tropical Depression Ivan → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | — | $12.2M |
| Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wi… → | Severe Storm | Sep 2004 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Aug 2004 | — | $9.6M |
| Snow → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | $4.9M | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 42 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,695
Total Claims Paid
$47,539,255
Avg Claim Payout
$28,047
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$134,861
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 2 | $75,000 |
| 904.1: Advanced Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $0 |
| 700.1: Management Costs - Salaries | 1 | $59,861 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Philadelphia has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 1,695 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $201,544,013 in public assistance recovery funding. $194,888,446 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
—
Depression Rate
—
Diabetes Rate
—
Uninsured Rate
—
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Philadelphia has an obesity rate of —, which is .
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Thomas Jefferson University Ho...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Pennsylvania Hospital | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Wills Eye Hospital | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Philadelphia Va Medical Center | 1.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | Yes |
| Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania | 1.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Annual Overview
Avg Temperature
55°F
Sunny Days
202
per year
Annual Rainfall
41.1"
UV Index
5.2
annual avg
Annual Snowfall
8.4"
Weather Time Machine
Experience a year of weather in Philadelphia. Click a month or press play.
33°F
26° / 40°
Jan
High
40°F
Low
26°F
Wind
8 mph
Temperature Records
Source: NOAARecord High
104°F
Record Low
-9°F
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
47°F
Monthly Averages
Source: NOAA Climate Normals| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow | Humidity | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 2.47" | 2.2" | 66% | 8.1 mph |
| Feb | 43°F | 27°F | 2.07" | 2.6" | 65% | 8.1 mph |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 3.40" | 1.9" | 65% | 8.3 mph |
| Apr | 63°F | 44°F | 3.53" | 0.2" | 65% | 8.0 mph |
| May | 72°F | 54°F | 3.58" | — | 68% | 6.9 mph |
| Jun | 81°F | 64°F | 3.98" | — | 69% | 6.3 mph |
| Jul | 86°F | 69°F | 3.90" | — | 68% | 5.8 mph |
| Aug | 84°F | 68°F | 3.84" | — | 70% | 5.5 mph |
| Sep | 77°F | 61°F | 4.16" | — | 71% | 6.3 mph |
| Oct | 65°F | 50°F | 3.68" | — | 71% | 7.1 mph |
| Nov | 54°F | 39°F | 2.89" | 0.2" | 69% | 7.5 mph |
| Dec | 45°F | 31°F | 3.57" | 1.2" | 70% | 7.7 mph |
Philadelphia has an average annual temperature of 55°F. The area enjoys approximately 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals about 41.1 inches. Snowfall averages 8.4 inches per year.
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Pop. Served
1,600,000
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT | 1,600,000 | 0 |
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
11
Total CO₂e
1.4M MT
Top Emitter
Grays Ferry Cogen Partnership
698.2K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (Over 1,000,000)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Grays Ferry Cogen Partnership Vicinity Energy Inc | Power Plants | 698,236 |
Philadelphia Gas Works - Corporate Philadelphia Gas Works | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 247,437 |
AdvanSix Resins & Chemicals LLC Advansix Inc | Chemicals | 159,665 |
PECO Gas Division Exelon Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 101,868 |
Vicinity Energy Philadelphia, Inc - Schuylkill Station Vicinity Energy Inc | Power Plants | 60,479 |
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Temple University Of The Commonwealth System Of Higher Education | Other | 32,982 |
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS Temple University Of The Commonwealth System Of Higher Education | Other | 26,925 |
SEPTA Roberts Complex Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority | Other | 25,533 |
The Children\s Hospital of Philadelphia The Children'S Hospital Of Philadelphia | Other | 23,736 |
NEWMAN & CO Newman & Co | Pulp and Paper | 21,563 |
PECO Transmission and Distribution Exelon Corp | Other | 3,764 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 1 water system serving the area. 11 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.4M metric tons of CO₂e.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
27 min
+15% vs national
Drive Alone
46.6%
-41% vs national
Public Transit
17.9%
+1887% vs national
Work From Home
16.4%
+76% vs national
Carpool
7.5%
Walk / Bike
9.4%
combined
How Philadelphia's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
135
2023
6-Year Avg
128
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
56
Cyclist
9
Nighttime
90
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 128 | 135 | 0 | 56 | 9 |
| 2022 | 133 | 142 | 0 | 60 | 3 |
| 2021 | 128 | 133 | 0 | 43 | 7 |
| 2020 | 154 | 166 | 30 | 48 | 5 |
| 2019 | 85 | 90 | 21 | 28 | 2 |
| 2018 | 99 | 102 | 18 | 41 | 4 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Philadelphia, PA is 27 minutes, which is 14.5% above the national average of 23 minutes. 46.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 16.4% work from home, which is above the PA state average of 8.9%. Public transit is used by 17.9% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 7.5% of workers carpool. 7.5% walk to work. 1.9% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 135 traffic fatalities from 128 fatal crashes. 56 were pedestrians.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
87.5%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
72.4%
of households
No Internet
9.5%
of households
Total Households
669,222
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
93.4%
of households
Smartphone
87.9%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
75.5%
of households
Tablet
60.7%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
17.8¢
per kWh
-13% vs Over 1,000,000 avg
Commercial Rate
11.0¢
per kWh
-28% vs Over 1,000,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.9¢
per kWh
-27% vs Over 1,000,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$145
residential
-1% vs Over 1,000,000 avg
4% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averages 17.8¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $145. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Philadelphia vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Over 1,000,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Population Served
1,600,000
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT | Community | Surface water | 1,600,000 | 0 |
87.5% of households in Philadelphia have broadband internet access. 72.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.5% of households have no internet access. 10.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,600,000 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Philadelphia.
Election Overview
Source: Philadelphia County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
568,571
78.8%
GOP Votes
144,311
20.0%
Total Votes
721,441
Margin
D+58.8%
Shift from 2020
R+4.7pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 568,571 | 144,311 | 721,441 | 78.8% | 20.0% | D+58.8 |
| 2020 | 603,790 | 132,740 | 741,377 | 81.4% | 17.9% | D+63.5 |
| 2016 | 560,542 | 105,418 | 680,227 | 82.4% | 15.5% | D+66.9 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Philadelphia County recorded 721,441 total votes. Democrats won the county with 78.8% of the vote compared to 20.0% for Republicans, a margin of D+58.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+4.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Philadelphia County has shifted 8.1 percentage points toward Republicans.
Official City Website
Source: phila.govPublic Records Request
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Source: phila.gov
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
8,643
Total Assets
$121.0B
Total Income
$68.9B
Per 10K Residents
54.6
nonprofits
+16.5% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
1,371
Median Assets
$566K
Oldest Active
1918
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $72.1B of $121.0B total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population Over 1,000,000
Largest Nonprofits in Philadelphia
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFPhiladelphia, PA has 8,643 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $121.0B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 1,290 organizations. 1,371 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 54.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1918.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
7,510
Total Approved
$1.9B
Jobs Supported
61,056
Per 10K Residents
47.5
SBA loans
-30.1% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
226
Top Lender
Citizens Bank, National Association
1,504 loans
Top Industry
Accommodation & Food Services
Data Span
1992–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
7,347
Total Amount
$1.7B
Avg Loan
$234,238
Median Loan
$80,000
SBA Guaranteed
$1.3B(73%)
Jobs Supported
58,160
Loans
163
Total Amount
$141.9M
Avg Loan
$870,423
Median Loan
$572,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
1,289
17% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$558.2M
30% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$433,086
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population Over 1,000,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Techfino Llc | 2 | $10.0M |
| Arca Advanced Processing Llc | 4 | $9.5M |
| Graboyes Llc | 3 | $9.5M |
| Arway Apron and Uniform Rentals Inc. | 5 | $7.8M |
| Pa Care at Home Services Llc | 2 | $6.9M |
| Olde City Day School Llc | 4 | $6.7M |
| Asian World of Martial Arts Inc. | 2 | $6.4M |
| Dunkin Donuts | 12 | $6.3M |
| Jxj Venture Llc | 3 | $5.8M |
| Chic Home Design Llc | 1 | $5.5M |
Philadelphia, PA has received 7,510 SBA loans totaling $1.9B in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 7,347 loans (98% of the total), supporting 58,160 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 163 loans totaling $141.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Philadelphia is Citizens Bank, National Association with 1,504 loans. That works out to 47.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
103
Total Population
2,232,857
Avg Median Income
-$19,334,644
Avg Home Value
-$19,127,553
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08002 | 23,574 | $105,523 | $301,200 | $1,895 | 7.2 |
| 08007 | 5,460 | $94,375 | $237,200 | $1,088 | 1.3 |
| 08029 | 5,417 | $95,038 | $220,500 | $782 | 1.1 |
| 08030 | 13,185 | $66,190 | $169,700 | $1,498 | 2.8 |
| 08031 | 11,678 | $74,812 | $216,500 | $1,141 | 3.0 |
| 08033 | 17,364 | $143,661 | $581,700 | $1,449 | 3.9 |
| 08034 | 20,138 | $111,244 | $335,700 | $1,707 | 5.9 |
| 08035 | 7,530 | $124,592 | $353,700 | $1,179 | 1.6 |
| 08045 | 3,124 | $70,338 | $215,100 | $1,034 | 1.4 |
| 08049 | 5,273 | $94,567 | $227,300 | $1,204 | 1.2 |
| 08052 | 19,970 | $75,732 | $235,500 | $1,574 | 3.8 |
| 08059 | 5,616 | $95,635 | $231,100 | $1,458 | 1.2 |
| 08063 | 3,056 | $81,654 | $207,100 | $1,380 | 1.0 |
| 08065 | 7,447 | $85,014 | $216,600 | $1,680 | 1.9 |
| 08066 | 7,412 | $62,412 | $166,600 | $1,092 | 6.8 |
| 08077 | 20,677 | $126,066 | $359,400 | $2,046 | 8.1 |
| 08078 | 8,058 | $97,857 | $215,400 | $1,375 | 1.9 |
| 08086 | 8,534 | $88,125 | $258,800 | $1,689 | 7.0 |
| 08093 | 9,224 | $70,257 | $192,800 | $1,230 | 4.0 |
| 08096 | 35,896 | $89,483 | $248,400 | $1,446 | 13.9 |
| 08097 | 3,207 | $117,614 | $254,600 | $1,353 | 1.3 |
| 08102 | 8,090 | $30,895 | $79,500 | $1,057 | 1.0 |
| 08103 | 13,137 | $37,563 | $103,800 | $1,203 | 2.1 |
| 08104 | 21,508 | $36,566 | $87,600 | $1,105 | 3.0 |
| 08105 | 26,681 | $48,319 | $113,100 | $1,215 | 2.6 |
| 08106 | 9,678 | $107,539 | $286,500 | $1,083 | 1.6 |
| 08107 | 13,699 | $70,262 | $261,700 | $1,257 | 1.8 |
| 08108 | 18,730 | $107,764 | $358,100 | $1,680 | 2.7 |
| 08109 | 24,004 | $84,332 | $227,200 | $1,142 | 4.8 |
| 08110 | 18,955 | $81,307 | $194,400 | $1,192 | 6.5 |
| 19003 | 14,411 | $116,142 | $441,400 | $1,602 | 2.0 |
| 19004 | 10,439 | $143,781 | $616,000 | $1,791 | 2.7 |
| 19012 | 6,787 | $117,614 | $320,600 | $1,226 | 1.8 |
| 19018 | 23,150 | $73,451 | $215,400 | $1,346 | 2.7 |
| 19023 | 22,636 | $48,962 | $117,200 | $1,240 | 2.0 |
| 19026 | 32,749 | $89,079 | $243,000 | $1,316 | 3.6 |
| 19027 | 20,412 | $105,190 | $348,700 | $1,439 | 3.9 |
| 19029 | 3,970 | $49,966 | $186,300 | $1,340 | 2.2 |
| 19032 | 6,748 | $58,899 | $140,000 | $1,363 | 1.3 |
| 19033 | 7,614 | $102,313 | $264,300 | $1,284 | 1.2 |
| 19035 | 3,779 | $250,001 | $1,388,300 | $3,501 | 4.7 |
| 19036 | 13,349 | $76,184 | $191,700 | $1,268 | 1.6 |
| 19041 | 6,088 | $147,531 | $908,600 | $2,250 | 3.3 |
| 19043 | 3,550 | $113,494 | $249,800 | $1,171 | 0.4 |
| 19050 | 28,819 | $62,517 | $188,700 | $1,166 | 3.7 |
| 19064 | 25,137 | $132,230 | $389,600 | $1,511 | 7.2 |
| 19066 | 5,893 | $243,500 | $871,300 | $2,319 | 1.3 |
| 19070 | 6,057 | $81,375 | $283,900 | $1,300 | 1.1 |
| 19072 | 10,352 | $175,833 | $776,500 | $1,956 | 3.2 |
| 19074 | 5,915 | $89,135 | $227,500 | $1,247 | 0.8 |
| 19076 | 6,411 | $65,238 | $239,300 | $1,154 | 0.8 |
| 19078 | 11,742 | $93,456 | $244,500 | $1,318 | 2.0 |
| 19079 | 9,014 | $57,002 | $159,800 | $1,212 | 1.6 |
| 19082 | 41,875 | $55,551 | $155,400 | $1,178 | 2.6 |
| 19083 | 37,220 | $120,233 | $424,100 | $1,386 | 5.6 |
| 19095 | 7,759 | $108,250 | $419,400 | $1,776 | 2.1 |
| 19096 | 15,136 | $186,648 | $711,600 | $2,107 | 3.5 |
| 19102 | 5,946 | $114,844 | $412,200 | $2,249 | 0.2 |
| 19103 | 25,602 | $97,940 | $551,700 | $1,955 | 0.7 |
| 19104 | 54,454 | $39,526 | $268,200 | $1,329 | 3.1 |
| 19106 | 14,421 | $129,779 | $528,700 | $2,219 | 0.8 |
| 19107 | 15,478 | $70,382 | $452,500 | $1,691 | 0.5 |
| 19108 | 162 | $189,539 | $362,500 | N/A | 0.0 |
| 19109 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 19111 | 65,821 | $60,441 | $244,000 | $1,221 | 4.8 |
| 19112 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.8 |
| 19113 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.7 |
| 19118 | 10,231 | $105,667 | $688,000 | $1,772 | 3.2 |
| 19119 | 28,566 | $81,609 | $326,600 | $1,291 | 3.4 |
| 19120 | 68,078 | $51,993 | $143,500 | $1,186 | 3.2 |
| 19121 | 40,324 | $36,208 | $250,100 | $1,082 | 2.4 |
| 19122 | 24,740 | $57,785 | $341,000 | $1,294 | 1.3 |
| 19123 | 19,327 | $95,872 | $544,700 | $1,687 | 1.3 |
| 19124 | 70,763 | $46,100 | $155,000 | $1,063 | 5.1 |
| 19125 | 25,331 | $110,842 | $373,600 | $1,743 | 1.4 |
| 19126 | 17,520 | $52,847 | $214,300 | $1,116 | 1.2 |
| 19127 | 5,797 | $99,792 | $298,900 | $1,765 | 0.6 |
| 19128 | 37,018 | $89,639 | $330,800 | $1,563 | 7.0 |
| 19129 | 11,812 | $77,225 | $297,400 | $1,471 | 2.0 |
| 19130 | 30,424 | $110,436 | $483,500 | $1,836 | 1.2 |
| 19131 | 44,799 | $46,057 | $163,900 | $1,312 | 5.3 |
| 19132 | 31,627 | $30,974 | $73,000 | $1,055 | 2.1 |
| 19133 | 25,694 | $31,756 | $85,100 | $919 | 1.3 |
| 19134 | 56,750 | $41,849 | $127,500 | $1,179 | 3.5 |
| 19135 | 34,234 | $51,817 | $182,900 | $1,197 | 2.3 |
| 19136 | 35,898 | $65,499 | $215,000 | $1,200 | 4.8 |
| 19137 | 7,933 | $64,401 | $212,700 | $1,205 | 2.4 |
| 19138 | 31,737 | $51,586 | $167,300 | $1,172 | 1.8 |
| 19139 | 44,619 | $38,701 | $118,700 | $1,110 | 1.8 |
| 19140 | 54,196 | $33,149 | $101,100 | $1,085 | 3.1 |
| 19141 | 33,832 | $42,461 | $143,400 | $1,009 | 1.8 |
| 19142 | 30,312 | $42,812 | $110,400 | $1,269 | 1.8 |
| 19143 | 62,503 | $47,964 | $152,000 | $1,235 | 3.1 |
| 19144 | 48,542 | $45,727 | $224,600 | $1,110 | 3.6 |
| 19145 | 42,955 | $70,374 | $290,100 | $1,343 | 4.8 |
| 19146 | 40,845 | $99,702 | $452,200 | $1,708 | 1.7 |
| 19147 | 38,747 | $104,190 | $524,900 | $1,679 | 1.3 |
| 19148 | 50,777 | $80,469 | $296,800 | $1,492 | 4.2 |
| 19149 | 57,226 | $54,679 | $198,200 | $1,484 | 2.4 |
| 19150 | 23,582 | $61,257 | $225,400 | $1,282 | 1.5 |
| 19151 | 32,938 | $58,046 | $181,200 | $1,167 | 2.4 |
| 19152 | 35,566 | $57,966 | $270,000 | $1,236 | 2.9 |
| 19153 | 12,396 | $53,434 | $198,700 | $1,341 | 10.1 |
Philadelphia, PA has 103 ZIP codes with a combined population of 2,232,857. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$19,334,644. The average median home value is -$19,127,553. The average median monthly rent is -$25,888,605.
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