In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home price is $233,754; median household income is $61,953; the population is 1,579,706; schools rate 4.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 960.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.7 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Philadelphia at a glance
Population
1,579,706
Median Household Income
$61,953
Typical Home Value
$233,754
School District Rating
4.9
Violent Crime Rate
960.0
Avg Commute Time
31.7
About Philadelphia
Philadelphia has a population of 1,579,706. The median home value is $233,754, 23% below the Pennsylvania median. Median household income is $61,953 (21% below the Pennsylvania median).
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Philadelphia
1 town, by population.
Philadelphia at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Philadelphia?
- Philadelphia has a population of 1,579,706 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Philadelphia?
- The median home value in Philadelphia is $233,754. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Philadelphia?
- Median household income in Philadelphia is $61,953 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Philadelphia in?
- Philadelphia is in Pennsylvania.
- How many towns are in Philadelphia?
- Philadelphia contains 1 town or municipality. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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