The Town FilesMedia, Pennsylvania
Borough in Delaware County · population 5,901 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $467,800
- Household income
- $89,092
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 44.9
Media is a borough of 5,901 people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $467,800, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better transit than 100% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 98% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Media ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Media is worth $467,800, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $89,092, which is more affordable than 1% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,411 a month. 41.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Media | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $467,800 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,411 | $996 |
| Median household income | $89,092 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 41.7% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Media
| People | Media | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.3% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 12.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.3% | — |
| Work from home | 20.9% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 89.0% |
Weather in Media
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 26.8°F. About 41.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.1 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 64 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Media since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 22, 1955 about 9.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 2 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 31, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 22, 2014.
Severe weather in Delaware County since 1996
Delaware County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Delaware County
Delaware County had 218,536 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,172 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Media itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Media
6 public schools with 4,175 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penncrest HS | 9-12 | 1,227 | 12.6 |
| Springton Lake MS | 6-8 | 978 | 13.6 |
| Glenwood El Sch | K-5 | 578 | 16.5 |
| Media El Sch | K-5 | 495 | 15.0 |
| Indian Lane El Sch | K-5 | 451 | 13.3 |
| Rose Tree El Sch | K-5 | 446 | 15.4 |
Towns near Media
- Upper Providence, PA1.3 mi · 10,852 people · home $632,400
- Nether Providence, PA1.9 mi · 14,525 people · home $458,600
- Middletown, PA2.2 mi · 16,373 people · home $500,600
- Swarthmore, PA2.4 mi · 6,543 people · home $633,800
- Springfield, PA2.8 mi · 25,070 people · home $414,900
- Lima, PA2.8 mi · 2,745 people · home $396,300
- Morton, PA3.3 mi · 2,778 people · home $267,400
- Brookhaven, PA3.4 mi · 8,300 people · home $284,700
Media questions
Is Media, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Media scores better for retirees than 38% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 7%. 22.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.9).
How much does a house cost in Media?
The median owner-occupied home in Media is valued at $467,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,092, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $1,411 a month.
What is the weather like in Media?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.6 inches of precipitation a year and 23.1 inches of snow.
Does Media get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Media since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 22, 1955. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)