Pennsylvania
State in United States
Pennsylvania has a land area of 44,729.9 square miles and a water area of 1,311.8 square miles. It is the 32nd largest state by area. Pennsylvania is bordered by Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia.
Population and People
Total Population
12,964,056Data from Census BureauAverage Age
40.9 YearData from Census BureauSenior Population (65 years and older)
2,464,903Data from Census BureauVeterans
6.2%Data from Census Bureau
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
$97,147Data from Census BureauPoverty
19.2%Data from Census Bureau
Employment and Labor Force
Total Eligible Employment Population
10,594,843Data from Census BureauUnemployed
4.0%Data from Census Bureau
Housing
Housing Units
5,228,956Data from Census BureauMedian Gross Rent (in dollars)
$1,036Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income
55.8%Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income
44.2%Data from Census BureauMedian Home Price (in dollars)
$222,300Data from Census BureauRenter Rate
1,571,478Data from Census BureauHomeownership Rate
3,657,478Data from Census Bureau
Health
Disabled
13.8%Data from Census Bureau
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.
Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.
Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page
Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.
The State of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia Regional Office. Within Pennsylvania there are . Throughout Pennsylvania there are 85 Public Housing Authority Offices.
We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.
FIELD OFFICES HUD: PENNSYLVANIA
REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia Regional Office
100 Penn Square East,
Philadelphia PA, 19107
Regional Office
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TANF OFFICE HUD: PENNSYLVANIA
LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: PENNSYLVANIA
LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: PENNSYLVANIA
RENTAL HELP: PENNSYLVANIA
Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
- PHAs in Pennsylvania
- Links to PHA websites
- Questions? Email or call our Public and Indian Housing Information Resource Center toll-free at (800) 955-2232.
Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.
Need advice?
- Contact a housing counseling agency
- HUD Resource Locator – search for HUD offices, affordable housing, public housing agencies and homeless resources
HOMEOWNERSHIP: PENNSYLVANIA
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.
Getting Started
- Housing counseling agencies – free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
- Predatory lending – beware if you’re buying or refinancing your home; don’t become a victim of unfair lending practices
Buying a Home
- Assistance programs – resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
- HUD homes for sale
- Homeownership vouchers – some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Home repairs – money for home improvements and repairs
- Avoid foreclosure – don’t lose your home
- Make your home more energy efficient
Population by Age Range in Pennsylvania
Age and Sex
40.9 +/- 0.1
Median Age in Pennsylvania
Age and Sex
40.9 +/- 0.1
Median Age in Pennsylvania
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States
Population by Age Range in Pennsylvania
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Older Population by Age Range in Pennsylvania
Older Population
19.00 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Pennsylvania
Older Population
19.00 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Pennsylvania
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States
Older Population by Age in Pennsylvania
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Veterans in Pennsylvania
Veterans
6.20 +/- 0.1
Veterans in Pennsylvania
Veterans
6.20 +/- 0.1
Veterans in Pennsylvania
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States
Veterans in Pennsylvania
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Median Household Income in Pennsylvania
Median Household Income
$68,957 +/- $505
Median Household Income in Pennsylvania
Median Household Income
$68,957 +/- $505
Median Household Income in Pennsylvania
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States
Median Household Income in Pennsylvania
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Poverty in Pennsylvania
Poverty
12.10 +/- 0.2
Poverty in Pennsylvania
Poverty
12.10 +/- 0.2
Poverty in Pennsylvania
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States
Poverty in Pennsylvania
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Educational Attainment in Pennsylvania
Educational Attainment
34.50 +/- 0.2
Educational Attainment in Pennsylvania
Educational Attainment
34.50 +/- 0.2
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Pennsylvania
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States
Educational Attainment in Pennsylvania
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Employment and Labor Force Status in Pennsylvania
Employment rate
58.40% +/- 0.2%
Employment rate in Pennsylvania
Employment rate
58.40% +/- 0.2%
Employment rate in Pennsylvania
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States
HUD MAILING LISTS: PENNSYLVANIA
Region III Interagency Council on Homelessness The purpose of the Regional III Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) is to mirror the work of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness in Washington, DC (USICH) by coordinating the regional federal agencies’ response to homelessness. The federal agencies and State and local partners are able to increase collaboration through this council to prevent and end homelessness.
Region III News News you can use for HUD partners and customers in Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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Last Updated: August 23, 2023