Living in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania)
Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) is a city in Pennsylvania, United States, home to 1,573,916 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 1%, #4 of 4,750), students (top 1%, #2 of 2,119), car-free households (top 1%, #9 of 3,933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Philadelphia (Pennsylvania)
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- The Delaware Bay is 3 km away.
- It is part of Greater Philadelphia, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 20 min and sets around 22:39; in late June it sets around 2:33.
How Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 30 | #10,341 of 11,898 | #929 of 961 | Map |
| Low-income household | 40 | #4,647 of 9,771 | #432 of 522 | Map |
| Low-income family | 30 | #6,845 of 8,006 | #487 of 490 | Map |
| Single parent | 35 | #5,308 of 6,237 | #294 of 299 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 53 | #7,564 of 9,474 | #600 of 670 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 45 | #8,008 of 9,474 | #643 of 670 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #6,183 of 10,762 | #485 of 615 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #130 of 4,537 | #4 of 182 | Map |
| Young professional | 78 | #79 of 4,444 | #1 of 187 | Map |
| DINKS | 79 | #219 of 3,053 | #3 of 89 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #3,773 of 7,271 | #268 of 318 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #1,286 of 6,227 | #50 of 346 | Map |
| Car-free household | 88 | #9 of 3,933 | #1 of 167 | Map |
| Student | 86 | #2 of 2,119 | #1 of 67 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 44 | #3,571 of 8,006 | #326 of 490 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 33 | #8,156 of 12,111 | #661 of 717 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 84 | #18 of 4,114 | #1 of 171 | Map |
| Expat professional | 68 | #1,860 of 7,271 | #66 of 318 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #7,240 of 9,474 | #620 of 670 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 20 | #16,902 of 18,063 | #1131 of 1167 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 30 | #5,932 of 16,523 | #287 of 1057 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 13 | #16,698 of 18,063 | #1156 of 1167 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #5,208 of 16,523 | #357 of 1057 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #1,592 of 21,167 | #29 of 1404 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 38 | #12,033 of 12,111 | #715 of 717 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #3,473 of 6,413 | #101 of 180 | Map |
| Business owner | 61 | #4,189 of 12,111 | #228 of 717 | Map |
| Digital native | 79 | #4 of 4,750 | #1 of 200 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Camden (New Jersey) 5 km
- East Falls 7 km
- Hunting Park 7 km
- Gloucester City 8 km
- Bell Road (historical) 8 km
- Overbrook (Pennsylvania) 8 km
- Yeadon 8 km
- Logan (Pennsylvania) 9 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.