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Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia, PA

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College town · College teaching jobs 1.6x the U.S. share

Edgemoor is part of the Philadelphia area. This page covers the whole metro.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Where it is
Philadelphia
Philadelphia in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Philadelphia area.

110
grocery stores
200+
restaurants
200+
coffee shops
200+
parks
200+
playgrounds
52
libraries
10
movie theaters
62
live theaters
81
museums
77
bookstores
72
gyms
200+
bars
73
pharmacies
24
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 779,525 rented homes in the Philadelphia area, 81% rent for under $2,000 a month and 96% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 21%
$1,000 to $1,499: 35%
$1,500 to $1,999: 25%
$2,000 to $2,499: 11%
$2,500 to $2,999: 4%
$3,000 or more: 4%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

Public schools

One public school district serves this county, with about 118,335 students. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia
118,335 students · 14.5 students per teacher · 219 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$389,524
What a typical home sells for across the Philadelphia area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
29 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $1,529 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in PA. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Very High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$60,698
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.84% of home value a year
About $840 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 3.07%
PA's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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