Walkability (est.)
73
Very Walkable
Safety Score
63
928 crimes/100K
Avg Commute
34.8 min
one way
Work from Home
14%
of workers
Commute Breakdown
Drive Alone: 47%
Public Transit: 26%
Work from Home: 14%
Other: 13%
Source: Census ACS 2022
Amenities
7,920
Restaurants (est.)
317
Parks (est.)
32
Hospitals (est.)
Estimated from Census County Business Patterns
Notable Neighborhoods
Center City
Walkable downtown with historic sites and diverse dining
Fishtown
Former industrial area turned hip food and music destination
Manayunk
Hilly Main Street with boutiques, restaurants, and towpath trail
University City
Penn and Drexel area with college-town energy and food trucks
Old City
Historic district with cobblestone streets and art galleries
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best neighborhoods in Philadelphia?
Popular neighborhoods in Philadelphia include Center City, Fishtown, Manayunk, University City, Old City. Each offers a unique vibe from family-friendly to trendy dining districts.
What is the average commute time in Philadelphia?
The average commute in Philadelphia, PA is 34.8 minutes. 47% of workers drive alone, 26% use public transit, and 14% work from home (Census ACS 2022).
How safe is Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has a safety score of 63/100 based on FBI UCR 2022 data, with a violent crime rate of 928 per 100,000 residents. This is about average for major US cities.
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Data sources: Census ACS 2022, FBI UCR 2022, Census CBP. Walkability estimated from Census population density. Amenity counts estimated from Census County Business Patterns.