About this list
Looking for a Philadelphia County, PA distressed property list? ListCentral.US provides weekly-updated distressed property data for Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, for investors, wholesalers, real estate agents, contractors, and handyman crews. With an estimated 1,574,281 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025), Philadelphia County ranks #25 among U.S. counties by population. Philadelphia County belongs to the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan area, which had an estimated 6,329,118 residents in 2025.
Pricing: 25 free records for Philadelphia County (one-time), or 250 records for $24. Choose the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Philadelphia County, PA” (or put it in the order note) and you'll receive your data within 24 hours.
What's Included in Each Distressed Property Record
- Owner name
- Property address
- Mailing address
- Property characteristics — bedrooms, bathrooms, and other property details
- Distress type — such as tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant
Philadelphia County Housing Market Snapshot
Population is from the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates; housing and income figures are American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for 2020–2024.
| Estimated population (2025) | 1,574,281 |
|---|---|
| Population change since 2020 | -1.8% |
| Housing units | 748,270 |
| Vacant housing units | 68,842 (9.2%) |
| Owner-occupied households | 351,905 (51.8%) |
| Renter-occupied households | 327,523 (48.2%) |
| Median home value | $243,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,397/month |
| Median household income | $61,953 |
| Median year homes were built | 1949 |
| Median age of residents | 35.3 |
What the Numbers Mean for Philadelphia County Distressed Property Buyers
- Vacancy. About 9.2% of Philadelphia County's housing units (68,842 homes) were vacant in the 2020–2024 ACS, close to the U.S. figure of 10.1%. That count includes homes for rent, for sale, and seasonal homes, so it is a market-wide signal rather than a count of distressed homes; our county list is what identifies the distressed ones.
- Housing age. The median home in Philadelphia County was built in 1949, about 31 years earlier than the U.S. median (1980). Older housing stock often means aging roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems, which is steady repair work for contractors and handyman crews and a lever for investors pricing rehabs.
- Prices. The median home value of $243,100 is 27% below the U.S. median of $332,700, and equals 3.9 times the county's median household income of $61,953. That puts deal spreads in a mid-range for wholesalers and flippers.
- Tenure. Renters make up 48.2% of occupied homes in Philadelphia County, well above the national 34.8%. That usually means more landlord-owned and absentee-owned property, so mailing addresses that differ from the property address matter when you work this county.
- Population trend. Philadelphia County lost 1.8% of its population between 2020 and 2025 (net migration -2,510 in 2025). Shrinking demand can raise motivation among sellers who cannot wait out the market, and it makes careful comps essential for buyers.
How Investors and Contractors Use Philadelphia County Distressed Property Data
Wholesalers and investors use the list to contact owners of distressed homes in Philadelphia County before they reach the MLS. With about 351,905 owner-occupied and 327,523 renter-occupied households in the county, each weekly refresh surfaces new distress signals across a large pool of properties. Contractors and handyman crews use the same records, including property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, to find repair and renovation work early.
Nearby and Similar Counties
- Allegheny County, PA distressed property list
- Montgomery County, PA distressed property list (same metropolitan area)
- Bucks County, PA distressed property list (same metropolitan area)
- New Castle County, DE distressed property list (same metropolitan area)
- Delaware County, PA distressed property list (same metropolitan area)
- Chester County, PA distressed property list (same metropolitan area)
Browse all counties in the Distressed Properties collection, or read the Motivated Seller Lists guide.
Philadelphia County Distressed Property List FAQ
How much does a Philadelphia County distressed property list cost? 25 records are free (one-time), and 250 records cost $24.
How do I order Philadelphia County data? Select the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Philadelphia County, PA”. You'll receive your data within 24 hours. For the free 25 records, just email us.
What does each record include? Owner name, property address, mailing address, property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, and the distress type (for example tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant).
How big is the Philadelphia County housing market? The 2020–2024 ACS counts 748,270 housing units in Philadelphia County, of which 679,428 are occupied.
How often is the data updated? Weekly.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (Vintage 2025) and American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024). Distressed property records are supplied by ListCentral.US.