Market Data · Philadelphia County, PA
Philadelphia County PA Market Data
Published September 5, 2026 · Updated September 5, 2026 · By John Smart (Smarty)
The median sold price in Philadelphia County, PA was $292,000 in July 2026, and homes sold in a median of 49 days. Philadelphia County is the city itself, spanning Center City, Fairmount, Fishtown, Northern Liberties, Chestnut Hill, Manayunk and dozens of other neighborhoods.
Philadelphia County Key Housing Statistics
These county-wide figures come from the published market reports listed in the Sources section. Treat them as directionally accurate, not as an appraisal.
Median Sold Price
$292,000
Median Listing Price
$280,000
Median Price per Square Foot
$220
Median Days on Market
49 days
12-Month Median Home Value
$234,630
Homes Sold, Trailing 12 Months
20,906
What the Numbers Mean
A county-wide median hides a lot of local variation. Here is how to read these figures in the context of the Greater Philadelphia market.
The city itself, neighborhood by neighborhood
Philadelphia County is the city itself, spanning Center City, Fairmount, Fishtown, Northern Liberties, Chestnut Hill, Manayunk and dozens of other neighborhoods. No single figure can capture that range.
The citywide median hides wide variation
The citywide median of $292,000 hides wide variation, with walkable core neighborhoods running well above the county figure while first-time-buyer areas stay comfortably below it.
The region's most active market
20,906 homes sold over the trailing 12 months makes Philadelphia County the region's most active market, far out-selling every surrounding suburban county tracked on this site.
A longer median pace than the suburbs
With a median of 49 days on market and a median listing price of $280,000, Philadelphia moves at a more measured pace than the fast-moving suburban counties, where homes often sell in under a month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Philadelphia?
The median sold price in Philadelphia County, PA was $292,000 in July 2026. The median listing price was $280,000, the median price per square foot was $220, and the 12-month median home value was $234,630.
How fast do homes sell in Philadelphia?
Homes in Philadelphia sold in a median of 49 days as of July 2026. That pace varies by neighborhood, and the wide mix of listings across dozens of neighborhoods keeps the citywide median well above the faster-moving suburban counties.
Which Philadelphia neighborhoods have the highest home prices?
Walkable core neighborhoods such as Rittenhouse Square, Society Hill, Washington Square West and parts of Center City run well above the citywide median of $292,000, with luxury condos and historic homes commanding the highest prices. First-time-buyer areas sit comfortably below the county figure.
Is Philadelphia a buyer's or seller's market?
Philadelphia is best described as a balanced market. The citywide median of $292,000 in July 2026 with homes selling in a median of 49 days points to a market without extreme pressure in either direction, but conditions vary by neighborhood: walkable core areas run well above the county figure while first-time-buyer areas offer more room to negotiate.
Sources
Figures on this page come from published market reports with stated data dates. We list the primary sources below so you can verify every number.
- Redfin Housing Market - Philadelphia County PA https://www.redfin.com/county/2411/PA/Philadelphia-County/housing-market
- RealtyTrac Market Trends - Philadelphia County PA https://www.realtytrac.com/market-trends/philadelphia-county-pa/
- Zillow Home Values - Philadelphia County PA https://www.zillow.com/home-values/3175/philadelphia-county-pa/
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