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GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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What's it like to live in Philadelphia?

PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaU.S.
Median household income $38,232 $49,897 $50,935
Median home price $104,600 $150,400 $152,300
Cost of living (% of national avg)101% 101% 100%
Unemployment 11% 8% 9%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)954
Days per year with some sun: 207
Days per year with some precipitation: 119		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 1,526,006
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