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Point Breeze

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19,631 residents · 0.723 sq mi
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The short version

Point Breeze is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,263. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $371,896. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% more than the Philadelphia median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Point Breeze; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,631
Population density
27,152 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,263
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,311
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$371,896
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,704
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.5%
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(8,099)
Black36.8%(7,224)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(2,239)
Asian6.5%(1,270)
Other4.1%(799)
Diversity Score84.4%(16,577)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(8,099)
Black36.8%(7,224)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(2,239)
Asian6.5%(1,270)
Other4.1%(799)
Diversity Score84.4%(16,577)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
8.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
32.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Foreign born
7.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Point Breeze, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Point Breeze, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 19,631 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Point Breeze, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Point Breeze, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $92,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Point Breeze, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Point Breeze, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $371,896, and the typical rent is about $1,704 a month.

How educated are people in Point Breeze, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 54.5% of adults age 25 and over in Point Breeze, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Point Breeze, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 14.1% of people in Point Breeze, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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