Philadelphia County

PA · Pop. 139,009 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Philadelphia County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 139,009.

$/Acre: $7,286

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 49%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 165.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.63%

Combined Sales Tax6.63%

Cost of Living Index99

Median Household Income$56,394

Poverty Rate23.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,286

Median Home Price$444K

Acres for Sale45

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,590 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)254 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K341

Property Crime /100K461

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyWeak