Philadelphia County Housing
As of 2010-2014, median price of a house in Philadelphia County is $143,200, which is lower than the state average of $164,900 and is lower than the national average of $175,700. The Philadelphia County median house value has grown by 139.87% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Philadelphia County is much higher than the state average rate of 70.00% and is much higher than the national average rate of 46.91%. The median year that a house in Philadelphia County was built is 1947, which is older than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1961 and is older than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1976.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 306,823 Owner Occupied Houses in Philadelphia County, #29Philadelphia County | 143,200 USD |
Pennsylvania | 164,900 USD |
U.S. | 175,700 USD |
Philadelphia County | 139.87% |
Pennsylvania | 70.00% |
U.S. | 46.91% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 669,642, see rank, 100% | 5,578,393 | 132,741,033 |
Occupied Housing Units | 580,297, 86.66%, see rank | 88.87% | 87.55% |
Owner Occupied | 306,823, 45.82%, see rank | 61.78% | 56.34% |
Renter Occupied | 273,474, 40.84%, see rank | 27.10% | 31.21% |
Vacant Housing Units | 89,345, 13.34%, see rank | 11.13% | 12.45% |
For Rent | 22,171, 3.31%, see rank | 1.77% | 2.34% |
For Sale Only | 8,747, 1.31%, see rank | 1.08% | 1.20% |
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 8,346, 1.25%, see rank | 0.87% | 0.92% |
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 2,786, 0.42%, see rank | 3.08% | 3.97% |
For Migrant Workers | 14, 0.00%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.03% |
Other Vacant | 47,281, 7.06%, see rank | 4.31% | 4.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #65Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
1947 | 1961 | 1976 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
Philadelphia County | % | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Owner-Occupied Units | 306,823 | 100% | 3,446,230 | 74,787,460 |
With a Mortgage | 184,247 | 60.05%, see rank | 61.86% | 65.58% |
Without a Mortgage | 122,576 | 39.95%, see rank | 38.14% | 34.42% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Philadelphia County | 1,248 USD |
Pennsylvania | 1,443 USD |
U.S. | 1,522 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Philadelphia County | % | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
$299 or Less | 281 | 0.15%, see rank | 0.14% | 0.20% |
$300 to $499 | 4,710 | 2.56%, see rank | 1.71% | 1.59% |
$500 to $699 | 14,277 | 7.75%, see rank | 5.59% | 5.01% |
$700 to $999 | 37,494 | 20.35%, see rank | 15.72% | 14.32% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 64,334 | 34.92%, see rank | 30.12% | 27.90% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 34,050 | 18.48%, see rank | 21.20% | 20.35% |
$2,000 to $2,999 | 21,371 | 11.60%, see rank | 18.03% | 19.52% |
$3,000 or More | 7,730 | 4.20%, see rank | 7.50% | 11.12% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Philadelphia County | 25.00% of the Total Income |
Pennsylvania | 22.70% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 23.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Philadelphia County | % | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 10,739 | 5.83%, see rank | 6.45% | 5.86% |
10% to 20% | 54,045 | 29.33%, see rank | 34.37% | 31.95% |
20% to 30% | 45,463 | 24.68%, see rank | 28.10% | 27.64% |
30% to 40% | 25,353 | 13.76%, see rank | 12.95% | 13.74% |
40% or More | 46,183 | 25.07%, see rank | 17.70% | 20.29% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Philadelphia County | 438 USD |
Pennsylvania | 495 USD |
U.S. | 457 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Philadelphia County | % | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
$199 or Less | 7,372 | 6.01%, see rank | 3.93% | 7.76% |
$200 to $299 | 19,138 | 15.61%, see rank | 10.62% | 14.70% |
$300 to $499 | 50,418 | 41.13%, see rank | 36.51% | 34.63% |
$500 to $699 | 29,043 | 23.69%, see rank | 26.66% | 21.16% |
$700 or More | 16,605 | 13.55%, see rank | 22.28% | 21.75% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Philadelphia County | 15.30% of the Total Income |
Pennsylvania | 13.50% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 12.30% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Philadelphia County | % | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 38,103 | 31.09%, see rank | 35.42% | 40.19% |
10% to 20% | 36,623 | 29.88%, see rank | 33.18% | 31.47% |
20% to 30% | 18,638 | 15.21%, see rank | 14.06% | 12.24% |
30% to 40% | 9,346 | 7.62%, see rank | 6.58% | 5.64% |
40% or More | 17,148 | 13.99%, see rank | 9.77% | 9.16% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 669,642, 100% | 5,578,393 | 132,741,033 |
1-unit, Detached | 54,848, 8.19%, see rank | 57.06% | 61.65% |
1-unit, Attached | 392,258, 58.58%, see rank | 18.34% | 5.82% |
2 Units | 58,778, 8.78%, see rank | 4.68% | 3.75% |
3 or 4 Units | 43,006, 6.42%, see rank | 4.14% | 4.43% |
5 to 9 Units | 25,159, 3.76%, see rank | 3.34% | 4.78% |
10 or More Units | 94,124, 14.06%, see rank | 8.30% | 13.08% |
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 1,469, 0.22%, see rank | 4.13% | 6.49% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 669,642, 100% | 5,578,393 | 132,741,033 |
1 Room | 23,032, 3.44%, see rank | 1.73% | 1.95% |
2 Rooms | 22,859, 3.41%, see rank | 1.73% | 2.48% |
3 Rooms | 83,658, 12.49%, see rank | 7.21% | 9.13% |
4 Rooms | 93,137, 13.91%, see rank | 12.40% | 16.60% |
5 Rooms | 94,928, 14.18%, see rank | 16.40% | 20.41% |
6 Rooms | 180,109, 26.90%, see rank | 21.82% | 18.06% |
7 Rooms | 91,466, 13.66%, see rank | 14.82% | 12.27% |
8 Rooms | 42,953, 6.41%, see rank | 10.70% | 8.48% |
9 Rooms or More | 37,500, 5.60%, see rank | 13.18% | 10.60% |
Median Rooms | 5.60, see rank | 6.00 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 669,642, 100% | 5,578,393 | 132,741,033 |
No Bedroom | 25,786, 3.85%, see rank | 1.91% | 2.17% |
1 Bedroom | 110,878, 16.56%, see rank | 10.50% | 11.16% |
2 Bedrooms | 145,879, 21.78%, see rank | 23.23% | 26.69% |
3 Bedrooms | 308,626, 46.09%, see rank | 43.09% | 39.70% |
4 Bedrooms | 56,996, 8.51%, see rank | 17.04% | 16.05% |
5 or More Bedrooms | 21,477, 3.21%, see rank | 4.22% | 4.22% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 580,297, 100% | 4,957,736 | 116,211,092 |
Utility Gas | 447,975, 77.20%, see rank | 51.01% | 48.85% |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 5,219, 0.90%, see rank | 3.81% | 4.86% |
Electricity | 91,446, 15.76%, see rank | 21.18% | 36.68% |
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 31,033, 5.35%, see rank | 18.77% | 5.86% |
Coal or Coke | 294, 0.05%, see rank | 1.37% | 0.12% |
Wood | 551, 0.09%, see rank | 2.87% | 2.12% |
Solar Energy | 61, 0.01%, see rank | 0.03% | 0.05% |
Other Fuel | 1,098, 0.19%, see rank | 0.65% | 0.47% |
No Fuel Used | 2,620, 0.45%, see rank | 0.30% | 1.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
Monthly Rental | Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
Occupied Units Paying Rent | 261,060, 100% | 1,418,302 | 39,201,928 |
$199 or Less | 6,083, 2.33%, see rank | 1.98% | 1.50% |
$200 to $299 | 11,418, 4.37%, see rank | 4.36% | 3.18% |
$300 to $499 | 16,998, 6.51%, see rank | 9.44% | 7.37% |
$500 to $699 | 34,280, 13.13%, see rank | 19.30% | 16.01% |
$700 to $999 | 87,319, 33.45%, see rank | 32.15% | 29.17% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 75,559, 28.94%, see rank | 23.68% | 26.88% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 18,481, 7.08%, see rank | 5.77% | 9.79% |
$2,000 or More | 10,922, 4.18%, see rank | 3.33% | 6.10% |
Median | $915, see rank | $832 | $920 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Occupied Housing Units | 580,297, 100% | 4,957,736 | 116,211,092 |
No Vehicles Available | 190,161, 32.77%, see rank | 11.52% | 9.12% |
1 Vehicles Available | 251,529, 43.34%, see rank | 34.19% | 33.80% |
2 Vehicles Available | 110,609, 19.06%, see rank | 36.47% | 37.48% |
3 or More Vehicles Available | 27,998, 4.82%, see rank | 17.82% | 19.61% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical vehicle available data.