Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington
PA, NJ, DE, MD · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD · March 2025
Summary
Population
6.3M
+1.3% annual growth
Median Household Income
$91k
wages up 4.6% from last year
Groceries (10 items)
$31.00
$7.56 vs $38.56 US avg
Avg Commute
30 min
each way to work
Unemployment
3.4%
unemployment rate
Temperature Range
41.3°FJan · mild winters
Jul · warm summers87.8°F
201
sunny days/yr
44.11"
annual rain
23.1"
annual snow
Economy
Median Income
$91k
12th highest
Cost of Living
108.0
8.0% pricier than US avg
13th lowest
Housing Affordability
4.1×
years of income to buy a home
10th lowest
Job Growth
-0.8%
14th highest
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
20th lowest
Poverty Rate
10.8%
residents below poverty line
Median Home Value
$375,100
owner-occupied
Median Gross Rent
$1,567/mo
including utilities
Cost of Living
12th most expensive of 24 metros
+8.0%vs US average
AffordableUS avgExpensive
People
Population Growth
+1.3%
annual rate
13th highest
Avg Commute
30 min
one-way
15th lowest
Median Age
39.5 yrs
median age of residents
Gender Distribution
48.5%
male
51.5%
female
MaleFemale
Demographics at a Glance
Young Professionals
18th of 2413.7%
College Educated
12th of 2443.3%
Diversity Index
14th of 2461/100
Work From Home
13th of 2415.4%
Families w/ Children
12th of 2427.9%
Renter Occupied
19th of 2433.1%
Environment
Comfort Score
15.4/100
July High
88°F
Jan High
41°F
Sunny Days/Year
201
Annual Rain
44.1"
Annual Snow
23.1"
Comfort Score
15.4/100
#16 of 24 metros
132
comfortable days
132
misery days
55%
sunshine
139
comf. humidity days
18%
good air quality
Min-max normalized · NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020 · EPA AQS
Grocery Prices · March 2025
| Item | Local Price | US Avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applesper lb | $1.79 | $2.36 | #10 of 24 |
| Butterper lb | $6.13 | $5.89 | #10 of 24 |
| Chicken Breastper lb | $4.35 | $4.18 | #10 of 24 |
| Eggsper dozen | $3.73 | $6.23 | #10 of 24 |
| Ground Beefper lb | $5.64 | $5.79 | #10 of 24 |
| Potatoesper lb | $1.02 | $1.82 | #10 of 24 |
| White Riceper lb | $1.39 | $5.74 | #10 of 24 |
| White Breadper lb | $2.06 | $1.88 | #10 of 24 |
| Whole Milkper gallon | $4.28 | $4.05 | #10 of 24 |
| Bananasper lb | $0.61 | $0.63 | #11 of 24 |
| Cart Total | $31.00 | $38.56 |
Did You Know
The Italian Market in South Philadelphia — established in the early 1900s — is the oldest continuously operating outdoor food market in the United States, and still sells fresh produce, meats, and cheese six days a week.