There are 48 independent living communities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The costs per day for independent living in Pennsylvania range from $17 up to $141, with a mean cost running approximately $60. The per month cost averages roughly $1,804 and ranges between $508 and $4,222. Annually, the average cost is around $21,648, which is under the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Philadelphia can range from around $578 per month to $6,188 per month, with an average cost of approximately $2,687 per month. That equates to an annual cost of about $32,244.
Located in Philadelphia County, Philadelphia is a major city in Pennsylvania. It is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area. It is the largest city in Pennsylvania. The surrounding metropolitan area is home to 3,156,762 people, but there are 1,526,206 within the city limits. The senior community currently composes approximately 23% of the total population.
Philadelphia has an average SeniorScore™ of 63. The city has a mean per capita income of $22,000. The median household income is $38,000 in comparison to the average of $51,000 for the entire state of Pennsylvania. The current unemployment rate is about 13.96% and the median housing price is $145,500, which is lower than the state average of $213,000.
Philadelphia has medium average temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers. The city receives large amounts of rain each year. Philadelphia has a very high rate of crime, very low air quality, and subpar water quality ratings compared to other cities in the United States.