Philadelphia’s unique blend of history, culture, and modernity creates an appealing and dynamic environment for Explorers to achieve their American Dream. Located in the heart of the northeast, Philly is surprisingly affordable, considering it’s the 6th largest city in the country. Philly has been described as a big city with small-town vibes. Explorers will find immense cultural diversity, world-class educational institutions, a strong arts community, great food, shopping, nightlife, dedicated sports fans, and welcoming neighborhoods, each with their own unique vibe.
“The City of Brotherly Love”
Philadelphia’s architecture and cobblestone streets put the city’s history front and center. It’s an easy city to get around, with a public transportation system ranked 5th in the nation. Philly is also surprisingly green, with 300 parks, 166 miles of trails, and 60 community gardens. Explorers will enjoy the change of seasons in Philadelphia. The hottest month, July, brings average lows of around 68°F (20.0°C) to highs of 85°F (29.44°C). In January, the coldest month, Explorers will experience average lows of 26°F (-3.33°C) to highs of 40°F (4.44°C). Plus, Explorers are a short train ride or drive to New York City and Washington, D.C.
Quality of Life
- Cost of Living: 5.0 percent above the national rate
- Population: 1,567,258 based on the 2020 Census estimate
- Median Home Sale Price: $250,000
- Average Rent: $1,925 (1 bedroom)
- Median Household Income: $52,649
- Per Capita Income: $32,344
- Live below the poverty line: 22.8 percent
- Median Age: 34.6 years
- Average commute time: 33.0 minutes
Philadelphia is one of the top cities in the country for healthcare jobs and home to 12 U.S. News & World Report ranked facilities, including Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian, ranked No. 1 in Philadelphia and nationally ranked in 11 specialties and Jefferson Health-Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, ranked No. 2 with nine nationally ranked specialties.
Education
Explorers can enroll younger family members in the School District of Philadelphia.
- Overall grade: C+ (niche.com)
- Student-teacher ratio: 16 to 1
- Serving: students in Pre-K, K through high school
Public Transportation
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) provides services within Philly and the surrounding Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. Buses run seven days a week, every few minutes. Check the schedule for details. SEPTA Regional Rail serves the surrounding counties plus parts of Delaware and New Jersey.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) offers non-stop flights around the country and the world for Explorers looking to take a weekend getaway, visit family, or check off a bucket list destination. Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Seattle, plus Paris, Madrid, and Doha are all a direct flight away.
Top Attractions
Liberty Bell Located at 526 Market Street, this iconic symbol of American freedom once rang in the tower of the Pennsylvania State House.
Independence Hall See the room where the U.S. Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed. The Hall is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rocky Statue and Steps Jog up the steps made famous in the 1976 hit film Rocky. When you reach the top, be sure to pose for a selfie in front of the bronze Rocky statue.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway This beautiful, tree-lined boulevard starts at City Hall and runs through the city to the Museum of Art. The parkway is considered the city’s cultural center.
Longwood Gardens Visit the everchanging beauty of one of the world’s great gardens. Explorers can scout nearly 200 acres of lush, formal gardens, open meadows, and winding paths filled with more than 10,000 species and varieties of plant families.
Philadelphia 76ers Watch Joel Embiid, James Harden, and the rest of the Sixers take on the best in the NBA at the Spectrum in Philly.
Nightlife Whether you’re looking to bar hop or hit the dance floor, Philly has plenty of hot spots for a perfect night out.
Shopping From high-end boutiques to outlet malls, Explorers can engage in some serious retail therapy in and around Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Museum of Art After you get your picture taken with Rocky, head into the museum, which features world-famous impressionists such as Renoir and Monet, sculptures by Rodin, a collection of armor, and more.
Restaurants Philadelphia cuisine is much more than cheesesteaks and soft pretzels, although those are great, too. Check out a Brazilian steakhouse, some Nigerian dishes, or a Puerto Rican entrée.
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