Philadelphia County, PA home prices

Philadelphia County, PA: the typical home is worth $236,768 as of 2026-05, up +0.8% over the past year and +270.7% since 2000. Listings run about $211/sq…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $21,622 → 2026: $236,768 (11.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $236,768, homes in Philadelphia County sit 3% above the Pennsylvania median ($230,638) and 1% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #29 of 67 Pennsylvania counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 51 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.9× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~21% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,169/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,806/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Delaware County, PA ($369,653) · Camden County, NJ ($357,651) · Montgomery County, PA ($494,155) · Gloucester County, NJ ($384,723) · Bucks County, PA ($527,114) · Burlington County, NJ ($423,598)