Filed under: Philadelphia Real Estate Market Reports State of the Market By Molly Webb Feb 21, 2014, 12:37pm EST How much money do you need to earn in order to buy an average priced home in Philadelphia? $36,836.47 per year, according to HSH.com. [HSH] Next Up In Philadelphia Real Estate Market Reports Philly’s median rent, home values, both increased in 2019 City program will offer $10K assistance to first-time homebuyers Philly’s five most walkable neighborhoods How affordable is buying a home in Philly versus the rest of the country? What’s the best time of year to start renting in Philly? Report: Philly ranks among top cities with largest rent increases