Philadelphia, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,582,432 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,698 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$232,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$546 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,111 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Philadelphia County
8
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Metro Area
4
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Philadelphia County
7
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Metro Area
4
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 32
Feb 2 6 34
Mar 4 2 42
Apr 4 0 53
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 3 0 46
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 80% of residents leaning left and 17% leaning right.

Liberal (81%) (17%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 16%
Hillary Clinton 82%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, PA State Senate District 2, PA State House District 180, PA
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Schools

Faith Tabernacle School
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
The Linc
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Edison HS/Fareira Skills
<1 miles, E • 1 star
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Colleges

La Salle University
2 miles, N • 3.7 star
Temple University
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Hussian College-Philadelphia
4 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Temple University Hospital
1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Eastern Regional Medical Center
2 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Philadelphia International Airport
11 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
25 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
47 miles, N • 1.4 star
Atlantic City International Airport
48 miles, S • 1.4 star
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