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MS area data

Philadelphia, MS

Philadelphia, MS.

Population: 23,778 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$141,211
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
-3.7%
5-year appreciation
-4.2%
10-year appreciation
+22.4%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$157,489
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
7

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.8 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Barrett Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Avg hospital rating
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+30 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Median annual property tax
$950
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
56.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,989
Average weekly wage
$987
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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Data last updated

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