Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Holmes
Holmes, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,064
Population
2,627
Renter Mix
26% Rent
An idyllic northern suburb on the outskirts of Philadelphia
Suburban
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Restaurants
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Quiet
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Affordable
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Situated just 17 miles east of Philly is Holmes, a charming suburban community that’s home to an array of affordable apartment communities and convenient suburban amenities. There are long-standing apartment homes and condos in this walkable locale. Locals gather along MacDade Boulevard that’s home to recognizable chain restaurants and locally owned eateries as well. The surrounding communities of Folsom and Wyndom also hold a number of retail centers as well. U.S. Highway 13 and Interstate 95 make it easy to head into Philadelphia or down to the Philadelphia International Airport, just 15 minutes south.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,899
Average: $89,941
Education
731
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,487
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Holmes has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Holmes, PA is $1,064 for one bedroom, and $1,099 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Holmes has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,064/month
700 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Holmes, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Scott Arboretum
- John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
- Delaware County Institute of Science
- Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
- Upland Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.