Philadelphia
- City in Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia
- grade B+Overall Grade
- City in Pennsylvania
- Rating 3.91 out of 5 1,973 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade C
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A minus
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Median Home Value
$184,100
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,149
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Philadelphia Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Philadelphia
- grade A+
Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 263 reviews
- grade A+
Lower Merion High School
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 258 reviews
- grade A+
Central High School
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 1,385 reviews
- grade A+
Bucks County Montessori Charter School
- Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade A
Riverbank Charter School of Excellence
- Rating 5 out of 5 5 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Philadelphia
- grade A+
Germantown Friends School
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 99 reviews
- grade A+
The Episcopal Academy
- Rating 4.68 out of 5 145 reviews
- grade A+
The Baldwin School
- Rating 4.4 out of 5 89 reviews
- grade A+
The Haverford School
- Rating 4.71 out of 5 93 reviews
- grade A+
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy
- Rating 4.37 out of 5 52 reviews
Top Neighborhoods in Philadelphia
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault486national 282.7
- Murder22.1national 6.1
- Rape69national 40.7
- Robbery331.6national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary409.4national 500.1
- Theft2,329.5national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft357.9national 284
Residents
Working in Philadelphia
Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$52,649
National
$69,021Similar Places
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Philadelphia Reviews
Rating 3.91 out of 5 1,973 reviews
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Born and raised, if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.
Being from Philadelphia as a minority is a struggle, it's not always flowers and daisies. Many of the people from here including myself have lived through turmoil, crime and extreme poverty being the norm. Once upon a time a sense of community seemed to be present but lately it hasn't been a great experience. In the midst of the pandemic in 2020 it seemed that the community had gotten so bad to the point where many things even as far as kids going outside to play would become dangerous. As a result of extreme poverty and senseless violence constantly reoccurring in the city, many have developed mental issues such as PTSD, and other disorders. Despite the traumatic events that happen daily here, somehow many from this city seem to reach success. The amount of grit, hustle, and desire to keep going you gain from being from a city like Philadelphia is like no other. If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere!
Being from Philadelphia as a minority is a struggle, it's not always flowers and daisies. Many of the people from here including myself have lived through turmoil, crime and extreme poverty being the norm. Once upon a time a sense of community seemed to be present but lately it hasn't been a great experience. In the midst of the pandemic in 2020 it seemed that the community had gotten so bad to the point where many things even as far as kids going outside to play would become dangerous. As a result of extreme poverty and senseless violence constantly reoccurring in the city, many have developed mental issues such as PTSD, and other disorders. Despite the traumatic events that happen daily here, somehow many from this city seem to reach success. The amount of grit, hustle, and desire to keep going you gain from being from a city like Philadelphia is like no other. If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere!
Philadelphia is a diverse city full of excitement and opportunity. There are a lot of cool neighborhoods, each one with their own personality. Chestnut Hill and Rittenhouse square are quaint areas with little shops and markets. Manayunk is occupied with young residents and has bars, restaurants, and activities all year long. University city and North Philadelphia have numerous college students from all over the world who get together to not only excel in their careers, but to also grow up together. While the notorious South Street is filled with life, history, and it has a special ambiance to it. There’s something for everyone in Philadelphia! Whether it’s food, art, culture, history, education, entertainment, or sports, Philadelphia has it all. Even if you aren’t moving to Philadelphia, I recommend everyone to visit at least once in their lifetime, you won’t regret it!
Philadelphia is extremely culturally diverse, which I love. There is literally something here for everybody. Academics, sports, the arts, charitable organizations, great food. The people are as down to earth as they get! I love the city I was born and raised in. Unfortunately, Philadelphia also has a very large drug problem, especially opioids. I believe many of the addicts here (and everywhere) may also have mental illnesses. If there was one thing about this city I would change, it would be better and easier access to mental health services for people that need them. People say “it’s not my problem” but it IS, it’s EVERYONE’s problem.