Living in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of around 1,567,442, part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA metro area. The main communities are Philadelphia.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,723/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $220K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 4.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 43°F) and warm summers (highs around 81°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Philadelphia County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 34 and a predominantly working-class population (30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.