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Housing Affordability in Philadelphia, NY
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 24.1%
- New York 38.5%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 41.0%
- New York 52.1%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 5.5%
- New York 27.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,375/mo
- New York $2,555/mo
Philadelphia has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more6641.0%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more85.5%
- Renters paying 50% or more3924.2%
- Median rent as a share of income: 25.2%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 21.2%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $455/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.3
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, NY | 24.1% | 41.0% | 5.5% | 25.2% |
| Jefferson County | 31.8% | 47.9% | 19.2% | 29.2% |
| New York | 38.5% | 52.1% | 27.6% | 31.2% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Philadelphia, NY?
- In Philadelphia, NY, 24.1% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Philadelphia compare with New York?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Philadelphia is 24.1%, compared with 38.5% for New York as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates