Living in Philadelphia, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Philadelphia · Census data 2020–2024
Philadelphia has 821 residents with a median age of 25.5. The median household income is $69,732 (19% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $160,400, the median rent is $850/month.
Philadelphia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Philadelphia at a glance
- Population
- 821
- Median age
- 25.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $69,732State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $160,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 48%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Philadelphia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 32.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Philadelphia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Philadelphia the median home value is $160,400, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 25.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Philadelphia median household income
The median household income in Philadelphia is $69,732 and the income per person is $28,220. 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Philadelphia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 447
- Owner-occupied
- 48%
- Renter-occupied
- 52%
- Vacant
- 26.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.51
Philadelphia demographics
- Population
- 821
- Median age
- 25.5
- Under 18
- 32.5%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 327
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 18.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Philadelphia ›
Education in Philadelphia
22% of adults 25 and older in Philadelphia have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Philadelphia
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Philadelphia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 821 | $69,732 | $160,400 | $850 |
| Antwerp | 683 | $56,964 | $128,100 | $806 |
| Theresa | 945 | $58,583 | $164,900 | $946 |
| Evans Mills | 653 | $71,250 | $180,500 | $700 |
| Fort Drum | 16,065 | $62,291 | — | $1,622 |
| Deferiet | 366 | $66,875 | $131,900 | $1,214 |
| Felts Mills | 402 | $51,667 | $155,000 | $1,167 |
| Calcium | 2,935 | $57,668 | $203,400 | $1,347 |
| Black River | 1,651 | $86,645 | $228,200 | $906 |
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What is the median household income in Philadelphia, NY?
The median household income in Philadelphia is $69,732, 19% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $160,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Philadelphia?
The median gross rent in Philadelphia is $850 per month, about 25.2% of household income.
Is Philadelphia, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 32.5%.
What is the median age in Philadelphia?
The median age in Philadelphia is 25.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Philadelphia?
The average commute to work in Philadelphia is 24 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Philadelphia?
The unemployment rate in Philadelphia is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Philadelphia?
22% 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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