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The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Philadelphia county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 76.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 32.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 63% and the area covered by water is 5.29%. The overall influence score for Philadelphia is 1.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a blue border. Regions of Pennsylvania that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Pennsylvania. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
Select from the above list of cities in Philadelphia County. Cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties are highlighted in the drop down list. Alternatively, use the search form to find your favorite counties, cities and zip codes in Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia County is located in the southeastern corner of Pennsylvania, and is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area. As of 2019, it has a population of 1,584,064, making it the most populous county in Pennsylvania. The population is 62.9% non-Hispanic White, 34.1% Black or African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Asian, 1.8% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. The median household income is $41,233 and the median home value is $155,800.
The living conditions in Philadelphia County vary depending on the neighborhood. Many areas are safe and affordable with plenty of amenities and services, while other areas may be more economically disadvantaged with limited access to resources. The poverty rate in Philadelphia County is 22.4%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 11.8%.
The Pennsylvania State Office, located in Harrisburg, PA, administers USDA Rural Development programs through nine Area Offices across the state. All offices are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Pennsylvania
For all general housing program-related inquiries, contact the Housing Program/Multi-Family Housing Staff at (717) 237-2186. For all inquiries related to Guaranteed Housing Programs, contact pasfh@usda.gov
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