Living in Philadelphia, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Philadelphia · Census data 2020–2024
Philadelphia has 6,996 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $50,788 (10% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $97,300, the median rent is $791/month.
Philadelphia at a glance
- Population
- 6,996
- Median age
- 36.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $50,788State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $97,300State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $791/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Philadelphia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 25.6%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Philadelphia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Philadelphia the median home value is $97,300, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $791 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,050 a month in housing costs.
Philadelphia median household income
The median household income in Philadelphia is $50,788 and the income per person is $26,389. 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Philadelphia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,156
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.47
Philadelphia demographics
- Population
- 6,996
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 2,746
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Philadelphia ›
Education in Philadelphia
25.9% of adults 25 and older in Philadelphia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 15.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Philadelphia
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.5%
Philadelphia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 6,996 | $50,788 | $97,300 | $791 |
| Pearl River | 4,047 | $50,922 | $61,200 | $571 |
| Union | 2,090 | $44,643 | $138,400 | $715 |
| Noxapater | 471 | $46,023 | $71,300 | $836 |
| Sebastopol | 212 | $52,500 | $112,500 | $821 |
| Walnut Grove | 737 | $42,634 | $85,900 | $535 |
| Decatur | 1,929 | $50,128 | $128,900 | $835 |
| Carthage | 4,866 | $42,254 | $154,800 | $705 |
| Louisville | 5,983 | $36,985 | $136,600 | $617 |
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What is the median household income in Philadelphia, MS?
The median household income in Philadelphia is $50,788, 10% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Philadelphia?
The median home value in Philadelphia is $97,300, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Philadelphia?
The median gross rent in Philadelphia is $791 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Philadelphia, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 25.6%.
What is the median age in Philadelphia?
The median age in Philadelphia is 36.7 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Philadelphia?
The average commute to work in Philadelphia is 25 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Philadelphia?
The unemployment rate in Philadelphia is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Philadelphia?
25.9% of adults in Philadelphia have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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