Philadelphia County, PA
Living in Philadelphia County
Bikeability91
Walkability91
Commute21
Public Transit89
Affordability70
Public Safety16
Airports67
Hospitals22
Colleges84
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6MPopulation+74k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age
30%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
54%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black41%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate33%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty
36 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van58%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation25%
Taxicab<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$163kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$854Median Monthly Rent+$198 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached58%
1 unit, detached8%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Philadelphia County
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Property Crime in Philadelphia County
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (82%)(16%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton83%
Donald Trump15%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Philadelphia County
Excessive Heat12
Inland Flooding72
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Philadelphia County, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Philadelphia County, PA
Faith Tabernacle School
0 miles, SW
St Veronica/Independence Mission School
0 miles, SW
Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls
1 miles, NW
Hunting Park Christian Academy
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Philadelphia County, PA
La Salle University
2 miles, NW
Temple University
2 miles, SW
Hussian College-Philadelphia
4 miles, SW
Gratz College
4 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Philadelphia County, PA
St Christopher's Hospital for Children
0 miles, E
Temple University Hospital
1 miles, W
Kensington Hospital
2 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Philadelphia County, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
11 miles, SW
Trenton Mercer Airport
25 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
47 miles, N
Atlantic City International Airport
48 miles, SE