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Philadelphia, PA

Founded 1682Philadelphia CountyElev. 12 m
Population
1,582,432
Median home
$232,400
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
307
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Philadelphia

With about 1,582,432 residents, Philadelphia is one of Pennsylvania's notable places. Philadelphia was founded in 1682 and sits in Philadelphia County, and is nicknamed "Philly". The median age is 35.1 and the median household income is $60,698. Homes carry a median value of $232,400, and about 52% of residents own where they live. Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 32 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,582,432
Median age
35.1
Median household income
$60,698
Per-capita income
$37,669
Poverty rate
22%
High-school grad or higher
87.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
Unemployment
8.4%
Avg. commute
32 min
Work from home
16.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White33.6%
Hispanic or Latino15.2%
Black38.9%
Asian7.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts43.9%
Service21.7%
Sales & office18.2%
Production, transportation & material moving11.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$232,400
Median gross rent
$1,323/mo
Owner-occupied
52.3%
Median year built
1949
Households
669,222
Avg. household size
2.29

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Philadelphia has 307 public schools — 194 elementary, 18 middle, 69 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 181 schools
Reading34%
Math16%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Academy at PalumboHighGrades 9–12
Arts Academy at Benjamin RushHighGrades 9–12
Bartram John - MainHighGrades 9–12
Bodine William W HSHighGrades 9–12
Boys Latin of Philadelphia CSHighGrades 6–12charter
Building 21HighGrades 9–12
Carver HSHighGrades 7–12
Central HSHighGrades 9–12
Constitution HSHighGrades 9–12
Creative and Performing ArtsHighGrades 9–12
Dobbins AVT HSHighGrades 9–12
Edison HS/Fareira SkillsHighGrades 9–12
Fels Samuel HSHighGrades 9–12
Frankford HSHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime157% above national
Philadelphia992
Pennsylvania278
United States386
↑ 13% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime162% above national
Philadelphia5,121
Pennsylvania1,613
United States1,952
↑ 77% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Philadelphia Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

154 facilities in Philadelphia report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Ge Co Re-Entry Sys Department · Philadelphia CountyNational Publishing Co · Philadelphia CountyGood Humor Corp · Philadelphia CountyU.S. Department Of The Treasury U.S. Mint At Philadelphia · Philadelphia CountyTrigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility · Philadelphia CountyAvery Soabar Products Group · Philadelphia CountyMetro Machine Of Pa Pnsy · Philadelphia CountyPhiladelphia Naval Shipyard · Philadelphia CountyInterstate Brands Corp · Philadelphia CountyRfdi · Philadelphia CountySmurfit- Stone Container-Philadelphia West · Philadelphia CountyWhitman'S Chocolates · Philadelphia County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · Philadelphia County
Cold waveVery High
Heat waveVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Philadelphia is in Philadelphia County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Philadelphia was founded in 1682 and sits in Philadelphia County, nicknamed “Philly”. Elevation ~12 m.

Population trend
1.7M01,582,43217902024
Map of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Where Philadelphia is
PhiladelphiaPittsburghAllentownReadingErieBethlehem
Historic places

494 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 17 National Historic Landmarks.

South, George W., Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church of the AdvocateWyck HouseJohnson, John, HouseMemorial HallMother Bethel A.M.E. ChurchPennsylvania HospitalRace Street Friends MeetinghouseSt. Mark's Episcopal Church
Notable people from Philadelphia
Noam ChomskyBradley CooperWill SmithGrace KellyKobe BryantMargaret MeadBillie HolidayJohn de LancieRichard GereBill Cosby
People searches in Philadelphia
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Nearby cities
Norristown (13 mi)Chester (17 mi)Lansdale (18 mi)Phoenixville (22 mi)West Chester (25 mi)Pottstown (32 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Philadelphia, PA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Horace Rucker, 73
Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · 19140
AKA John Davis, Bernard Jay
Marvin Mccray Wilson, 60
Philadelphia · Warren County · 19126
James Atkins, 80
Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · 19140
AKA Jame Atkins, Dallas Atkins
Maria Maribel Rodriguez, 61
Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · 19135
AKA Maria Vega Rodriguez, Maria Rodriguez
Ryan Baker, 40
Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · 19152
AKA Ryan M Baker
Angel Bermudez, 51
Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · 19140
AKA Angel A Bermudez, Angel Antonio Bermudez
Angel Luis Rodriguez, 45
Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · 19149
AKA John Doe, X Macoy
Jose Ramon Fernandez, 48
Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · 19132
AKA Jose Colon, Deathofangels Fernandez
Louis Gilberto Lozada, 65
Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · 19134
AKA Luis Lozada, Louis G Lozada
Angel Manuel Sanchez, 42
Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · 19120
AKA Angel Sanchez
Angel Martinez, 68
Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · 19140
AKA Angel Luis Duran, Angel Fontanez
Angel Luis Garcia Jr, 42
Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · 19134
AKA Angel Luis Garcia, Angel Garcia
Jose Raul Carabello, 60
Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · 19120
AKA Jose Caraballo, Ray Caraballo
Miguel Montanez, 61
Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · 19120
AKA Juan Albise, Jose Gomez
Miguel Angel Gonzalez-Bonilla, 82
Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · 19120
AKA Miguel Gonzalez Bonilla, Bonilla Miguel Gonzalez
Miguel Gonzalez, 82
Philadelphia · Philadelphia County · 19120
AKA David Rodriguez, David Ramirez

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Philadelphia — frequently asked

What is the population of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia has a population of about 1,582,432, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Philadelphia?
The median home value in Philadelphia is $232,400, and the median gross rent is $1,323/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Philadelphia safe? What is the crime rate?
Philadelphia Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 992 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Philadelphia face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Philadelphia County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, heat wave, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has 307 public schools (194 elementary, 18 middle, 69 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Philadelphia?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Philadelphia. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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