North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA—19140

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is $1,320, with a year-over-year rent change of 6.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is studios: $854, 1-bedrooms: $1,020, 2-bedrooms: $1,350, 3-bedrooms: $1,500, 4-bedrooms: $1,730. The most common rental property sizes in North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 43.3% and 28.9% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA has a population of 54,200, which has increased by 4.9% over the past 5 years. North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 9.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 17.6% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is a predominantly black area, with 55.2% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 3.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is hispanic, making up 40.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.3% of the population in North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, and this percentage has increased by 5.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA under the Section 8 program is 17.5%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.