Discover Philadelphia, PA: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

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Philadelphia is strongly liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress

1,575,520

Philadelphia Population7

44,641

Median Income6

10.2

Unemployment Rate18

Travel Connectivity

95
- Airports
  
  4
- Train stations
  
  14
Local Transportation

83
- Walkability score10
  
  79
- Bikeability score10
  
  67
- Transit score10
  
  67
- Commute via public transit18
  
  25.0 %
- Commute via walking18
  
  8.4 %
- Commutes via driving solo18
  
  50.9 %
- Commute time (avg)18
  
  33.4 minutes
Outdoor Activities

64
- Beaches9
  
  18
- Parks16
  
  160
- Ski resorts
  
  3
Diversity

63
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  34.6 %
- Black7
  
  41.0 %
- Asian7
  
  7.2 %
- Hispanic7
  
  14.5 %
Home Pricing

61
- Median home value5
  
  $189,515
- Median home value (sq ft)13
  
  $233
- Median rent price13
  
  $1,490
Healthcare

55
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  83
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  2.69 / 5
- 5-star hospitals2
  
  3
- 5-star hospitals (%)2
  
  5.8 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  20.7 miles from city center
Attractions

55
- Restaurants8
  
  75.7 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  12.8 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  117.9 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  1.5 per 100,000 households
- Music venues19
  
  86
- Historical sites
  
  4
- Golf courses20
  
  23
- Wineries
  
  2
- Casinos22
  
  7
Internet Connectivity

54
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband24
  
  95.1 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband24
  
  94.7 %
- Average download speed24
  
  70 mpbs
- Households with broadband25
  
  73.7 %
Air Quality

50
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups14
  
  10 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution14
  
  93 days per year
- High ozone14
  
  202 days per year
Climate

46
- Sunny days3
  
  55 days
- Rainy days12
  
  118 days
- Hot days12
  
  25 days
- Cold days12
  
  88 days
- Average humidity12
  
  65 %
- Average wind speed12
  
  9 mph
- Annual snowfall12
  
  23 inches
- Temperature in January12
  
  33 °F
- Temperature in July12
  
  78 °F
- Wildfire risk23
  
  Low
- Hurricane risk23
  
  None
- Tornado risk23
  
  High
- Earthquake risk23
  
  Low
- Flood risk23
  
  High
Economy

42
- Income6
  
  $31,632
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $44,641
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  10.8 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  18.0 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  5.0 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  14.3 %
- Employment rate18
  
  89.8 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  38.5 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)18
  
  3.4 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)18
  
  10.8 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  0.4 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  4.7 %
Education

39
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  7
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  2.2 %
- High schools in top 25%15
  
  18
- High schools in top 25% (%)15
  
  19.8 %
- Top rated public high school15
  
  Julia R. Masterman Secondary School
- Top rated public high school (national rank)15
  
  16
Safety

36
- Property crimes1
  
  3,119.3 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  915.3 per 100,000 residents
Taxes

36
- City income tax11
  
  3.9 % (for median earners)
- City income tax11
  
  3.9 % (for high earners)
- State income tax17
  
  3.1 % (for median earners)
- State income tax17
  
  3.1 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax11
  
  2.0 %
- State sales tax11
  
  6.0 %
- Property tax21
  
  1.6 %
- Vehicle tax21
  
  0.0 %

Philadelphia's aged 15- to 19-years old saw the steapest decline since 2010, falling by 18%, whereas the average population in that segment only declined by 4%

Age

34.3

Median Age7

4.7

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Philadelphia residents are predominantly Black; however, the city is slowly becoming more diverse as the Black community has shrunk by 2.4% since 2010, while the white community, 2nd largest in the city, has shrunk by 12.5%

Race

76.8

Pennsylvania Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Philadelphia can be windy with higher than average rainfall. The average annual rainfall is 42 inches and the average wind speed is 9 mph

Weather

Chance of Rain12

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature37

The average home value in Philadelphia increased by 28% since 2010 which is 15% lower than the national average and 9% higher than the state average

Rent

1,490

Monthly Average13

Renters38

Average Home Value5

Philadelphia is a very high tax location with income tax 107% higher than the national average, sales tax 17% higher than the national average, and property tax 43% higher than the national average.

Other

1.59

Property Tax21

8.0

Sales Tax11

0.0

Vehicle Tax21

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)39

Philadelphia has a very low employment rate of 90% which is 4% lower than the national average. The largest employers are Aramark and Comcast

Income

18.0

<$25,0006

10.8

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry18

Philadelphia is strongly liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results40

Representatives

Mayor28	James Kenney Democratic
House of Representative28	Dwight Evans Democratic

The nearest 5-star hospital, Paoli Hospital, is 20.7 miles from the center of Philadelphia, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, is 0.0 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, Jefferson Health-Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, is 3.2 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical29	Yes
Decriminalized29	No

In Pennsylvania, 40.2% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, but gun ownership has marginally increased from 2000 when 39.1% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Yes

Universal Background Checks30

Permit to Purchase Law30

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#27	2020 Best Cities to Retire by U.S. News & World Report31
#63	2019 Best Cities to Retire by WalletHub32
#6	2019 Best Cities for Healthcare by healthgrades33

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	Beaches \| Yelp
10	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
11	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
12	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
13	United States Home Prices & Home Values
14	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
15	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
16	Parks \| Yelp
17	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
18	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
19	Music Venues \| Yelp
20	Golf Courses \| Yelp
21	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
22	Casinos \| Yelp
23	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
24	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
25	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
26	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
27	Zippia, The Career Expert
28	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
29	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
30	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
31	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| U.S. News & World Report
32	2019 Best Cities to Retire \| WalletHub
33	National Health Index
34	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
35	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
36	Normal Precipitation, Inches
37	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
38	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
39	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
40	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Philadelphia, PA

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Outdoor Activities

Diversity

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Healthcare

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Air Quality

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Education

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Population

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