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Philadelphia
- grade B+Overall Grade
- City in Pennsylvania
- Rating 3.96 out of 5 1,764 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade D+
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade C minus
- 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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Median Home Value
$163,000
National
$217,500Median Rent
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Philadelphia Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Philadelphia
- grade A+
Julia R. Masterman Secondary School
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 250 reviews
- grade A+
Lower Merion High School
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 247 reviews
- grade A+
Central High School
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 1,321 reviews
- grade A
Science Leadership Academy
- Rating 4.15 out of 5 280 reviews
- grade A
Springfield Township High School
- Rating 3.71 out of 5 156 reviews
Top Private Schools in Philadelphia
- grade A+
Germantown Friends School
- Rating 4.18 out of 5 73 reviews
- grade A+
Friends Select School
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 48 reviews
- grade A+
William Penn Charter School
- Rating 4.21 out of 5 109 reviews
- grade A+
St. Joseph's Preparatory School
- Rating 4.46 out of 5 112 reviews
- grade A+
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 126 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
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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
Philadelphia Reviews
Rating 3.96 out of 5 1,764 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!
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!
I love Philly! I love cities in general and Philadelphia provide all of the experiences and opportunities that are often looked for in big cities. But what makes Philly better is that it is significantly less overwhelming and easier to navigate in comparison to cities like NYC. One negative thing however is that Philadelphia is not the cleanliest of cities especially in comparison with cities like Indianapolis. But regardless if you are a seasoned city dweller or if you are someone who wants just to give city living a try, Philly has something for everyone!