Philadelphia 59 Below average
Philadelphia Livability #958 ranked city in New York#19,212 ranked city in the USARanks better than 34% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Philadelphia

PROS
  • Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Employment

    In the employment category, a low score could be attributed to low income levels and high unemployment in the area, suggesting potential difficulties in finding lucrative employment.

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      Philadelphia transportation information

      Statistic Philadelphia New York National
      Average one way commute26min33min26min
      Workers who drive to work69.5%53.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool23.6%6.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%28.0%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.2%6.3%2.8%
      Working from home3.7%4.0%4.6%
      Source: The Philadelphia, NY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).