B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  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
    B-
  10. Health & Fitness
    B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A
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Population
1,555,072

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$145,300
National
$178,600
Median Rent
$922
National
$928
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    47%
  • Own
    53%

Philadelphia Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
  • 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
      495
      0
    • Murder
      18
      0
    • Rape
      84
      41
    • Robbery
      431
      0
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      516
      1
    • Theft
      2,311
      2,081
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      321
      0

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Median Household Income
    $38,253
    National
    $53,889
    Children
    19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      11%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      18%
      13%
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    Philadelphia Reviews

    701 reviews
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    Really, Really surprised to see such a low ranking for the city (especially with millennials and jobs). For those who have never lived in the city and who view it through the lens of Rocky, let me descrobe the city.

    Thriving industry that houses hundreds of thousands of highly educated, productive employees. Companies, like Comcast, AmerisourceBergen, Dupont, Lincoln Financial, Independence Blue Cross, Aramark, Crown Cork, Cambells soup and UGI all have their headquarters within a 10 mile radius. And those are just the fortune 300 companies!

    In terms of 'quality of life', public transit is extensive and cheap (i live in center city and commute via train to the suburbs and could take same train the other direction to Atlantic City), restaurants are on par with any city in America (save for Manhattan perhaps), real estate is affordable most places, especially compared to most cities and Philly is home to the greatest sports fans in the country
    Review Philadelphia
    Throughout the years Roxborough/Manayunk has transformed into a college town. Students from numerous colleges and universities often rent houses and apartments in the area and hang out locally down on Main Street, which is home to a variety of restaurants, bars, and stores. Parking can be a little tight during the school year due to the heavy population, but it is otherwise enjoyable. There are some nature spots nearby (Wissahickon trail) as well as a variety of supermarkets, awesome local pizza and sandwich spots, and some more well-known places such as Wendy's, and Target express (coming in Spring 2017). Roxborough/Manayunk is also very public-transportation friendly. Some of the local colleges that residents of this area attend are the following: Philadelphia University, St. Joseph's University, Chestnut Hill College, Temple University, Drexel University, and more!
    Philadelphia is the best kept secret when it comes to affordable, fun, city living! The list of exquisite restaurants is on-going as this up and coming city flourishes. Whether it's a horse and buggie ride in historical old city or a scenic bike ride along boat house row, you'll be sure to keep busy all year long. As a former resident of the city of brotherly love I can assure that each neighborhood is uniquely charming and affordable. With various forms of public transportation you'll be sure to get to where you need to be, to explore all the wonderful things this city has to offer!