Living in Philadelphia, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Philadelphia · Census data 2020–2024
Philadelphia has 684 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $68,679 (about the same as the Tennessee median), the median home value is $105,600, the median rent is $930/month.
Philadelphia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Philadelphia at a glance
- Population
- 684
- Median age
- 34.6State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $68,679State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $105,600State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $930/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 72.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Philadelphia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Tennessee median; unemployment of 19.6%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Philadelphia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Philadelphia the median home value is $105,600, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, which is 21.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,040 a month in housing costs.
Philadelphia median household income
The median household income in Philadelphia is $68,679 and the income per person is $27,854. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Philadelphia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 284
- Owner-occupied
- 72.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.2%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.86
Philadelphia demographics
- Population
- 684
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 6.7%
- Households
- 239
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Philadelphia ›
Education in Philadelphia
8.6% of adults 25 and older in Philadelphia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Philadelphia
- Unemployment rate
- 19.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Philadelphia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 684 | $68,679 | $105,600 | $930 |
| Loudon | 6,432 | $53,650 | $244,200 | $879 |
| Sweetwater | 6,532 | $45,451 | $178,400 | $619 |
| Tellico Village | 7,414 | $106,875 | $517,200 | $2,038 |
| Rarity Bay | 757 | $84,861 | $706,000 | $1,598 |
| Vonore | 2,191 | $58,317 | $290,900 | $1,086 |
| Madisonville | 5,241 | $39,878 | $234,400 | $726 |
| Lenoir City | 11,110 | $67,259 | $252,400 | $932 |
| Kahite | 892 | $119,286 | $667,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Philadelphia, TN?
The median household income in Philadelphia is $68,679, about the same as the Tennessee median of $69,595 (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 $105,600, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Philadelphia?
The median gross rent in Philadelphia is $930 per month, about 21.4% of household income.
Is Philadelphia, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Tennessee median; unemployment of 19.6%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in Philadelphia?
The median age in Philadelphia is 34.6 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Philadelphia?
The average commute to work in Philadelphia is 24 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Philadelphia?
The unemployment rate in Philadelphia is 19.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Philadelphia?
8.6% 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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