Philadelphia, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
803 332.4M (US)
Median Age
24.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,958 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
31.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$134,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$571 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$673 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
27.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
2
Watertown-Fort Drum Metro Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
3
Watertown-Fort Drum Metro Area
3
New York
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (55%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 28 17
Feb 2 23 19
Mar 3 15 29
Apr 3 5 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 1 47
Nov 4 9 37
Dec 3 26 24

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Philadelphia Primary School
<1 miles, E · 3.7star
Indian River High School
<1 miles, SW · 5star
Indian River Middle School
1 miles, SW · 2.3star
Indian River Intermediate School
2 miles, SW · 2.3star
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Colleges

Jefferson Community College
16 miles, W · 1.4star
St Lawrence University
40 miles, NE · 3.2star
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Hospitals

Samaritan Medical Center
16 miles, SW · 3.2star
Gouverneur Hospital
17 miles, NE · 4.1star
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Airports

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