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Compare Williamsport to Philadelphia

This post compares Williamsport, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Williamsport (city) Philadelphia (city)
Population 28,938 1,569,657
Income (median) $36,957 $42,527
Home Value (median) $100,900 $151,500
White 79% 41%
Black 14% 42%
Asian 1% 7%
With Kids 28% 26%
Age (median) 31 34
Rentals 52% 47%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Williamsport or Philadelphia?
A: Williamsport has a much smaller population count than Philadelphia: 28938 compared with 1569657 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Williamsport or in Philadelphia?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Williamsport.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Williamsport or Philadelphia?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Williamsport.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Williamsport does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 52% for Williamsport versus 47% for Philadelphia.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Williamsport may include: Wilkes-Barre, Erie, and Easton.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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