Philadelphia, PA

Metro area in Pennsylvania · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +1.7%

Median Home Value

$374,293

↑ +2.7%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,849/mo

↑ +2.9%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

5.9%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+36.0%

Income Needed to Buy

$103,252

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

12,702

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

16.9

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.3%

3 Months

↑ +0.8%

12 Months

↑ +1.7%

5-Year Price Trend

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