Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA Housing Market Brief
metro · PA · as of May 2026
What is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA in its market cycle?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Days on Market | 36 days | ▲ +2.9% |
How has Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 30 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
How affordable is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA scores 28 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA's Alpha Score?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (50/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (1/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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