Census ACS · #7 MSA
Philadelphia Metro Area
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pa-Nj-de-Md Metropolitan Statistical Area has 6,241,882 residents across 4 states. The median household income is $89,273 and the median home value is $326,700.
6,241,882
Population
1356
People / sq mi
$89,273
Median Income
$326,700
Median Home Value
The Philadelphia CBSA covers 4,603 sq mi of land at 1356.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61.4% |
| Black or African American | 20.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$89,273
Median Household Income
$49,178
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Philadelphia metro's price level is 102.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 2.6% higher the US average. The local median income of $89,273 has the buying power of $87,050 in average-priced US metros.
102.6
Price Level (US = 100)
$87,050
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$89,273
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$326,700
Median Home Value
$1,413
Median Rent
67.0%
Homeownership
Education
92.1%
High School+
41.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
6.5%
Drive Alone
16.8%
Work From Home
29.0 min
Avg Commute
25.2%
Foreign Born
Philadelphia spans these states
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pa-Nj-de-Md Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 6,241,882 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #7 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Philadelphia metro area is $89,273, with a per capita income of $49,178.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pa-Nj-de-Md CBSA spans 4 states: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware.
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Data for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pa-Nj-de-Md CBSA (37980) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.