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Philadelphia

Devon

#3 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Philadelphia Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
  • 9 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    A-
  4. Nightlife
    B
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    B-
  7. Jobs
    A-
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B+
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About Devon...
Population
1,880

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$542,300
National
$184,700
Median Rent
—
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    12%
  • Own
    88%
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Devon Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    283
  • Murder
    —
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    —
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500
  • Theft
    —
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$156,012
National
$55,322
Children
25%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    52%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    13%
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    I have been living in Devon my whole life and don't want to leave! Very nice area with lots to do. Lots of opportunities for youth sports and other activities.
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    I have lived here for 4+ years and it is a nice place to live. A great place to have your children grow up at.
    Quiet, safe, nice restaurants, convenient to transporation into philadelphia