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Phoenixville
  • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
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Suburb
Philadelphia

Phoenixville

#2,594 in Best Places to Live in America
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Phoenixville is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 18,437. Phoenixville is in Chester County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Phoenixville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Phoenixville there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Phoenixville and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Phoenixville are highly rated.
    About Phoenixville...
    Population
    18,437
    Suburb of
    Philadelphia
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $270,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,333
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      164.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      11.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      5.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      47
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,064
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      17.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      24%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Phoenixville

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $86,747
    National
    $69,021
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