U.S. Census Bureau
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Philadelphia’s Rank as 6th Largest U.S. City is Under Threat As San Antonio Pulls Closer
Philadelphia remains the sixth-largest city in the United States, but its hold on that ranking is becoming increasingly precarious as a fast-rising Texas city is…
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Philadelphia Population Growth Slows As International Migration Drops Considerably
The Philadelphia metro population increased by 16,000 between July 2024 and July 2025, but international migration to the region fell by nearly two-thirds, writes Ryan…
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3 Delaware County Towns Rank Among Nation’s Best Places to Live
Three Delaware County towns have found a spot on the best places to live in the United States, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business…
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Four Chester County Towns Rank in Niche’s Best Places to Live
Four Chester County towns have found their spot among the top 200 places to live in the United States, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Niche recently released…
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Philadelphia Poverty Rate Drops Below 20 Percent for First Time Since 1979
Philadelphia is no longer the poorest big city in the United States, as the city’s poverty rate has dropped below 20 percent for the first…
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Comfortable Living Becomes a Dream as Bucks County Rents Skyrocket
In Bucks County, renters must earn $34.65 an hour to comfortably afford a two-bedroom apartment, more than double the average renter’s wage of $16.53 an…
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Philadelphia Traffic Ranking Improves to No. 21 Among Largest U.S. Metro Areas
It might not feel like it when stuck in traffic on I-76 during rush hour, but commuting in Philadelphia is improving at least compared to…
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This Age Group is Philadelphia’s Fastest-Growing Population of Renters
Philadelphia gained about 39,200 renters aged 65 and older between 2013 and 2023, making them the largest and fastest-growing population in the region for renters,…
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Philadelphia is a Highly Multicultural and Multilingual City, Census Data Confirms
Philadelphia is a diverse and multicultural city where 15.7 percent of the population is foreign-born, so naturally, city residents speak a variety of different languages,…
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Chester County Achieves Fastest Population Growth in Pennsylvania
Chester County has seen the highest influx of residents in Pennsylvania over the last four years, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According…
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What Can Be Credited for Driving Philadelphia’s Recent Population Growth?
Philadelphia saw 10,500 new residents join the city’s population between 2023 and 2024, according to recent U.S. Census estimates. This increase to bring the city’s…
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While Most of City Grows Older, This Philly Neighborhood Has Gotten Younger and More Expensive
Philadelphia has seen its median age increase over the last several years along with millennials, who comprise the largest portion of city residents. However, in…
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After Historic 2024, Center City’s Housing Boom Expected to Drop Drastically This Year
Center City saw a record amount of housing production in 2024, but that pace is expected to drop considerably this year, writes Paul Schwedelson for…
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New Report Crowns Philadelphia as One of Most Helpful, Neighborly Cities in America
The City of Brotherly Love is living up to its name. To the surprise of many — but not Philadelphians — a recent report by…
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Philadelphia is a Top 5 Metro City If You Are Looking to Buy a Starter Home
In half of the 50 most populous metro cities in the United States, a starter home isn’t affordable for a household making the local median…
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Washington Post: Philadelphia is One of America’s Most Helpful Big Cities, See Where It Ranks
A 2023 report found that Philadelphia is among the most helpful major cities in America, writes Andrew Van Dam for The Washington Post. The report…
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Gen Z Flocks to Philadelphia, While Older Generations Move Out, New Report Finds
While Gen Z flock to bustling cities like Philadelphia as they enter the housing market, older generations are drawn to warmer climates and smaller towns,…
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Philadelphia Continues to Lose Residents After Decades of Considerable Gains
After two decades of regaining some of its residents, Philadelphia is once again seeing its population shrink, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. After a…
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