This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.
This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.
6/10
5/10
Density (Population per mile²)
Married
41%
Compared to New York, Philadelphia has a low population density. Philadelphia is perfect for those who want to be in the city without constantly rubbing shoulders.
Single
59%
10,665
27,441
PHILADELPHIA
NEW YORK
RESIDENCE Air quality
62 years
$156,320
Median home age
Median home price
-0.18%
15.59%
Home appreciation rate
Annual property tax
Weather 57%
44%
20%
Sun
Rain
Snow
Condition 57°F
51.4%
35.9%
12.7%
Homes owned
Homes rented
Homes vacant
Crime rate
Average age
Political majority
36
Democrat
average temperature
COMMUNITY Religious diversity
56.4% 31.3% 4.8% 4.1% 3.4%
Other
Catholic
Jewish
(per 100,000)
Baptist
Other Christian
9
LOCALE Unemployment
Occupation 10.5% 29.7% 19.5% 12.4% 6.5%
11%
Management, business, Art & Scienses Sales & Office Occupations Service Occupation Production, transportation & Material Moving Natural Resources, Construction & Maitenance
Education Student teacher ratio
1:18
71%
4%
11%
8%
High school diploma
Some college or associates degree
Bachelors degree
Graduate or professional degree
TRANSIT Average commute time Daily breakdown: by transport type