PHILADELPHIA OVERVIEW
Whether you’re looking to purchase a home, putting yours up for sale, or exploring rental options, get up-to-date information about the Philadelphia real estate market all in one place.
- Median home price: $151,500.
- Median rent: $970.
- Unemployment: 11.3%.
- Population: 1,569,657.
- Median age: 34.1.
PHILADELPHIA REAL ESTATE MARKET
Philadelphia Suburbs Housing Market
Philadelphia Housing Market
In November 2022, Philadelphia home prices were down 3.6% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $251K. Learn more.
Signs That the Greater Philadelphia Market Housing is Finally Cooling
Check these four indicators that the Philadelphia housing market is changing.
Real Estate Market Update: Philly And Suburbs
Take a look at this market update for the city and the suburbs from Philly Home Girls.
Philadelphia Median Home Price
Philadelphia Home Values
Here’s Zillow’s market overview of Philadelphia city.
Philadelphia, PA Housing Market
In November 2022, the median listing home price in Philadelphia, PA was $264.9K, flat year-over-year, while the median listing home price per square foot was $199, and The median home sold price was $265K. Read more.
Where Philadelphia Area Home Prices Are Rising
Philadelphia’s housing market is forecast to “soften” in 2023, but prices are likely to keep rising. Learn more.
Why Is Philly Real Estate So Cheap
Philadelphia Named One of the Most Affordable and Trendy Cities for 2022
Philadelphia is the third trendiest and most affordable city in the country, thanks to its affordable homes – among other characteristics – making it an opportunity for first-time buyers. Read more.
Will the Real Estate Boom Change Philadelphia’s Status as a City of Homeowners?
Philly has a long, proud tradition as a city where home ownership is within reach for many. What happens if Philadelphians can’t afford homes here anymore? Read more.
A Look Inside The Philadelphia Real Estate Market
Compared to a decade ago, when the U.S. housing market began recovering from the 2008 crash, Philadelphia’s metro area median sales price is up more than 42%. Learn more.
Philadelphia Housing Market Forecast 2023
Philadelphia Real Estate Market: Prices, Trends, Forecast 2022-2023
Despite the fact that both house price appreciation and sales volume are running above their long-term averages, the recent housing data indicates that they have slowed in recent months. Read more.
Philadelphia Real Estate Forecast
Is buying a house in Philadelphia a good investment? Find out here.
Will 2023 Be A Good Time to Invest in The Philadelphia Suburbs?
Real Estate investors Rob Lawrence and Shawn Conners speak about how the real estate market in the Philly Suburbs is always changing in this podcast.
INTERESTING STORIES
Reclaimed Land: Philadelphia’s Urban Agriculture Movement
A look at the past, present, and future of Philadelphia’s community gardens. Read more.
FarmerJawn: Educating Philly’s Urban Farmers
FarmerJawn Agriculture is an urban farming operation based in Philadelphia, focused on decreasing food insecurity by increasing organic foodways for Black and Brown communities. Learn more about it here.
NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCES
Philadelphia Crime Map
Philadelphia has an overall crime rate of 14 per 1,000 residents. FBI crime data shows that your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Philadelphia is 1 in 72. Learn more.
Philadelphia News
Keep up with the latest news and alerts from the Philly Police here!
Top Real Estate Agents
Find your Philadelphia real estate agent here.
PHILADELPHIA HELPFUL REAL ESTATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
Community Development And Urban Renewal Associations
- Division of Housing and Community Development.
- Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC).
Community Development Support
- Lowe North Philadelphia Community Development Corporation.
- New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC).
- Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Philadelphia.
Small Business, Leadership, And Community Engagement
Community Support
- Pennsylvania Community Support Program (CSP).
- Partnership for Community Supports.
- Philadelphia Foundation.
ABOUT DAWGS
The Leader in Vacant Property Security
D.A.W.G.S. (Door And Window Guard Systems) and VPS (Vacant Property Security / VPS360) manufacture and rent attractive steel panels to cover door and window openings on vacant buildings. With NATIONAL COVERAGE, DAWGS’ steel door and window guard solutions come directly from one of our National distribution centers in key metro areas.
Our Vacant Property Security solutions eliminate break-ins and other problems associated with vacant properties.
Property investors, property managers, housing authorities, rehabbers, and real estate professionals trust D.A.W.G.S. to safeguard their vacant properties.
Click here to learn more about the DAWGS.
Community Outreach
DAWGS philanthropy efforts have touched many lives:
- Helping Veterans realize a brighter, better future
- Giving a homeless family hope and a newly furnished home
- Providing opportunities for inner city teenage girls to live happier and healthier lifestyles
- Rescuing dogs that have been abandoned
- Providing employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities
Learn more here.
