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Philadelphia

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  • B
    Overall Grade
  • City in Pennsylvania
  • 1,262 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C-
  2. Crime & Safety
    C-
  3. Housing
    C-
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B-
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    C
  8. Weather
    B-
  9. Cost of Living
    C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A-
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Philadelphia is a city in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,569,657. Living in Philadelphia offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Philadelphia there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Philadelphia and residents tend to be liberal.
About Philadelphia...
Population
1,569,657

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$151,500
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$970
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    48%
  • Own
    52%
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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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  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
  • Colleges

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      470
      282.7
    • Murder
      20.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      75
      40.7
    • Robbery
      382.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      418.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,297.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      348
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      13%

    Working in Philadelphia

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $40,649
    National
    $55,322
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    Philadelphia Reviews

    1,262 reviews
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    I love Philly! Born and raised here, the city has so much offer that I completely appreciate much more now that I'm an adult. The public school system sucks. However, there are thousands of surrounding area schools that are private, public, and faith-based. The city is also very family friendly! There are plenty of activities for younger children and even teenagers. There's always some form of activity going on in Center City, so your kids will never be bored. Chestnut Hill is also a great area for families. That section of Philly is near Mt. Airy, Flourtown, Plymouth Whitemarsh, and Roxborough.

    For adults, there are hundreds of bars and clubs for you to go to. Again, you can never be bored in the city of Philadelphia. From different cheesesteak spots to fine dining, Philadelphia has something to offer for all tastebuds. Job opportunities are lucrative as someone is ALWAYS hiring, whether it's your ideal job or not.
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    When people think of the United States, they rarely think of Philadelphia. Instead, they will go visit New York, or Miami, but maybe they are just misinformed. I have lived in Philadelphia all my life, and have had the opportunity to travel outside of my city, across the country, and even to South America, but nothing beats Philadelphia. Philadelphia is unique in its appearance, opportunities, customs, and most importantly, diversity. If there was one thing I could improve about my city it would be its safety, but sadly there is no place too safe out there. Excuse me for saying this, but Go Eagles!
    Philadelphia, though impressive in several aspects, is no safe haven. I was born and raised in Philadelphia my entire life. I attended Philadelphian Public Schools, and have seen it all. Without a doubt, having Septa at every corner is something amazing that suburs do not have, however crime and cleanliness are two major issues here in Philadelphia. To talk about the public schools alone, one word would sum them up: filthy! Philadelphia has a lot of opportunity, and at the end of the day it comes down to how a person utilizes the endless opportunities here.