Philadelphia
- City in Pennsylvania
City
Philadelphia
- grade B+Overall Grade
- City in Pennsylvania
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 1,842 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 minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$163,000
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,042
National
$1,062Area 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 Secondary School
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 256 reviews
- grade A+
Lower Merion High School
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 249 reviews
- grade A+
Central High School
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 1,344 reviews
- grade A
Science Leadership Academy
- Rating 4.15 out of 5 285 reviews
- grade A
Franklin Towne Charter High School
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 308 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Philadelphia
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
$45,927
National
$62,843Similar Places
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Philadelphia Reviews
Rating 3.94 out of 5 1,842 reviews
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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.
I've lived in Philadelphia my whole life and yes, there are some bad parts like any other city but the good definitely out ways the bad. Center City Philadelphia is beautiful, and there is an abundance of activities(for all seasons), places to eat, and historical sights to see. The people is Philadelphia are very respectful and well mannered, but we usually like to keep to ourselves, and leave it at a simple "Hello" and "See you later". Philadelphia is a huge city with many different cultures, ethnicities, languages and in general is very diverse. The different cultures is Philadelphia are famously embraced and celebrated and there are even parts of the city specifically dedicated to bringing exposure and appreciation to the diversity in Philly. The food in Philadelphia is absolutely amazing, and our famous Philly Cheesesteaks can be found all around the city. And due to our immense diversity, all foods from most ethnic backgrounds are easily accessible. And transportation is great!