Metro area profile · Pennsylvania
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area market data
How the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 6,329,118
- +1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 2,467,761
- Median household income
- $91,289
- +26.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $351,900
- Jobs located here
- 2,980,509
- Highest market score
- 72
- Home inspectors, #22 of 243 scored metro areas
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What this means
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area has an estimated 6,329,118 people and 2,467,761 households. Population estimates show the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area grew 1.4% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area is $91,289, 13% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 26.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (74).
Of the business types scored in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, home inspectors (72), home repair companies (68) and roofing and gutter companies (68) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home inspectors, that ranks #22 of 243 scored metro areas.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area takes in 11 counties: Philadelphia County, PA; Montgomery County, PA; Bucks County, PA; Delaware County, PA; and 7 more. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for child care centers and preschools (36% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for oil change and quick-lube shops (57% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home inspectors | 72 | #22 of 243 | 118 | 0.5 | Index only | 152 | 116 |
| Home repair trades | 68 | #50 of 387 | 3,057 | 12.4 | $2.8M | 113 | 4,036 |
| Roofing and gutters | 68 | #54 of 381 | 854 | 3.5 | $9.9M | 117 | 422 |
| Property management | 67 | #48 of 374 | 571 | 2.3 | Index only | 148 | 1,140 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 66 | #61 of 290 | 85 | 0.3 | $23.9M | 174 | 77 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 66 | #65 of 387 | 1,506 | 6.1 | $5.6M | 118 | 2,118 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 66 | #98 of 387 | 2,777 | 11.3 | $3.9M | 127 | 5,140 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 64 | #70 of 387 | 6,664 | 27.0 | Index only | 129 | 1,940 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 64 | #100 of 387 | 3,992 | 16.2 | $1.5M | 119 | 1,916 |
| Real estate | 63 | #69 of 387 | 8,311 | 33.7 | Index only | 131 | 4,359 |
| Spas and skin care | 61 | #85 of 387 | 2,201 | 8.9 | $1.2M | 139 | 655 |
| Electricians | 61 | #102 of 383 | 697 | 2.8 | $12.1M | 101 | 1,496 |
| Gas stations | 61 | #119 of 387 | 1,504 | 6.1 | $3.2M | 133 | 1,165 |
| Pest control | 60 | #110 of 345 | 320 | 1.3 | $11M | 107 | 256 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 60 | #111 of 387 | 2,335 | 9.5 | $4.6M | 124 | 1,613 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 60 | #128 of 387 | 26,413 | 107.0 | $407K | 110 | 11,251 |
| Convenience stores | 59 | #137 of 387 | 1,761 | 7.1 | $9.8M | 125 | 1,029 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 58 | #66 of 197 | 117 | 0.5 | $27.3M | 111 | 153 |
| Laundromats | 58 | #121 of 364 | 410 | 1.7 | $14.7M | 118 | 201 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 58 | #140 of 387 | 5,890 | 23.9 | $1M | 117 | 2,545 |
| Hair salons | 57 | #121 of 387 | 5,157 | 20.9 | $518K | 120 | 2,170 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 55 | #146 of 387 | 15,176 | 61.5 | $708K | 107 | 4,454 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 55 | #167 of 387 | 4,559 | 18.5 | $3.8M | 112 | 2,508 |
| Tire shops | 55 | #176 of 386 | 708 | 2.9 | $2.9M | 114 | 242 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 54 | #152 of 373 | 958 | 3.9 | Index only | 126 | 515 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 54 | #164 of 387 | 2,168 | 8.8 | $1.6M | 96 | 4,326 |
| Gyms | 52 | #168 of 387 | 1,977 | 8.0 | $1.3M | 104 | 1,007 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 52 | #169 of 387 | 10,668 | 43.2 | $250K | 118 | 4,473 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 52 | #175 of 385 | 1,284 | 5.2 | $2.7M | 93 | 2,642 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 52 | #183 of 386 | 1,068 | 4.3 | $3M | 96 | 336 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 51 | #178 of 387 | 4,008 | 16.2 | $665K | 100 | 1,807 |
| House cleaning | 50 | #182 of 375 | 564 | 2.3 | $6.2M | 97 | 1,428 |
| Chiropractors | 50 | #187 of 386 | 1,264 | 5.1 | $2.5M | 106 | 717 |
| Car washes and detailing | 50 | #189 of 387 | 775 | 3.1 | $2.6M | 104 | 337 |
| Pet businesses | 48 | #207 of 387 | 2,176 | 8.8 | $851K | 97 | 1,244 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 48 | #210 of 387 | 1,395 | 5.7 | $1.9M | 95 | 800 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 47 | #212 of 387 | 21,556 | 87.4 | $148K | 97 | 8,487 |
| Barbershops | 47 | #221 of 387 | 1,345 | 5.5 | $2M | 105 | 241 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 47 | #222 of 386 | 742 | 3.0 | $2.5M | 98 | 453 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 47 | #225 of 387 | 1,878 | 7.6 | $1.7M | 96 | 3,565 |
| Veterinarians | 45 | #230 of 384 | 729 | 3.0 | $2.5M | 93 | 579 |
| Pizza | 45 | #234 of 387 | 2,557 | 10.4 | $4.2M | 83 | 5,140 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 45 | #247 of 387 | 2,711 | 11.0 | $4M | 96 | 1,822 |
| Funeral homes | 44 | #215 of 377 | 585 | 2.4 | $600K | 88 | 307 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 44 | #219 of 347 | 636 | 2.6 | $4.2M | 103 | 1,007 |
| Child care and preschools | 43 | #249 of 387 | 1,939 | 7.9 | $873K | 87 | 2,011 |
| Grocery stores | 41 | #253 of 387 | 1,913 | 7.8 | $9.1M | 97 | 1,479 |
| Auto repair and car care | 41 | #267 of 387 | 7,630 | 30.9 | $266K | 99 | 3,530 |
| Dry cleaners | 40 | #184 of 272 | 393 | 1.6 | $15.4M | 98 | 428 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 40 | #268 of 387 | 3,280 | 13.3 | $975K | 99 | 2,556 |
| Nail salons | 38 | #315 of 387 | 1,740 | 7.1 | $1.5M | 92 | 1,333 |
| Physical therapy | 37 | #293 of 386 | 1,541 | 6.2 | $2.1M | 86 | 1,160 |
| Insurance agencies | 32 | #298 of 387 | 3,361 | 13.6 | $1.1M | 89 | 2,348 |
| Pet stores | 32 | #319 of 382 | 467 | 1.9 | $4M | 88 | 212 |
| Auto repair shops | 31 | #326 of 387 | 4,878 | 19.8 | $416K | 94 | 2,808 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 27 | #334 of 381 | 746 | 3.0 | $2.7M | 88 | 691 |
Household spending in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $2B | $822 | 86 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $4.8B | $1,927 | 74 |
| Food away from home | $10.7B | $4,355 | 107 |
| Groceries | $17.3B | $7,024 | 111 |
| Personal care products and services | $2.7B | $1,083 | 108 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.7B | $686 | 118 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2.7B | $1,080 | 110 |
| Medical and dental services | $3.2B | $1,295 | 101 |
| Pets | $1.9B | $750 | 83 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $6B | $2,450 | 119 |
| Vehicle insurance | $3.8B | $1,523 | 78 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $8.4B | $3,413 | 113 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $3.5B | $1,423 | 101 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $47B | $19,050 | 114 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 6,329,118+1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 2,467,761
- Median age
- 40.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 67%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 4,603 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,363
- Median household income
- $91,289+26.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $126,166
- Median home value
- $351,900
- Jobs located here
- 2,980,509
- Daytime population
- 6,255,075Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Counties in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area 11
- Philadelphia County, PA1,579,706 people
- Montgomery County, PA867,573 people
- Bucks County, PA647,461 people
- Delaware County, PA579,222 people
- New Castle County, DE577,961 people
- Chester County, PA547,840 people
- Camden County, NJ527,257 people
- Burlington County, NJ467,805 people
- Gloucester County, NJ306,954 people
- Cecil County, MD104,960 people
- Salem County, NJ65,275 people
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- Lancaster, PA metro area557,931 people
- York-Hanover, PA metro area462,924 people
- Reading, PA metro area433,015 people
- Erie, PA metro area269,052 people
- State College, PA metro area158,576 people
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Questions
How fast is the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area at 6,329,118 people in 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 2,467,761 households. Median household income rose 26.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area spend?
Households in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area spend about $47B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $17.3B on groceries and $10.7B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (74).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area are for home inspectors (72), home repair companies (68) and roofing and gutter companies (68). The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area ranks #22 of 243 scored metro areas for home inspectors.
How does the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area is $91,289 a year, 13% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $351,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for child care centers and preschools (36% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for oil change and quick-lube shops (57% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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