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Philadelphia
  • City in Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia

#28 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Philadelphia is a city in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,596,865. Philadelphia is in Philadelphia County. Living in Philadelphia offers residents an urban suburban mix 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.
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    Population
    1,596,865
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $184,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,149
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      48%
    • Own
      52%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      486
      282.7
    • Murder
      22.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      69
      40.7
    • Robbery
      331.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      409.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,329.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      357.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
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    Working in Philadelphia

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,649
    National
    $69,021
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