Philadelphia. The birthplace of the United States. This city in southeastern Pennsylvania grew many of the important figures and movements which would lead to the establishment of the American Revolution. And while Philadelphia is steeped in a rich history it is also a vibrant city filled with arts, culture, educational and business opportunities. Anyone interested in residential or commercial real estate has a multitude of choices ranging from historic townhomes to shiny contemporary facilities.

Philadelphia is also known as Manayunk, Mid City East, Mid City West, Middle City East, Middle City West, Overbrook Hills, Overbrook Hls, Phila, William Penn Annex East, William Penn Annex West, Wm Penn Anx E, Wm Penn Anx W, Phila.

Philadelphia Fast Facts

• Population: 1,465,960
• Median Household Income: $34,461
• Median Home Value: $233,400
• Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate Neighborhood Profiles, November 2007
• Philadelphia is located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.

Travel and Transportation

The average commute time for Philadelphia workers is 32 minutes. Philadelphia has access to many transportation options including local bus travel, Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via the Philadelphia International Airport.

Philadelphia Employment

Major employers in the Philadelphia area include Comcast, CIGNA, Lincoln Financial Group, Sunoco, Aramark, Crown Holdings Inc., Rohm and Haas Company, FMC Corporation, GlaxoSmithKline, Boeing Helicopters, Pep Boys, Wyeth, Merck & Co., QVC, Subaru, Unisys, Verizon, Campbell Soup Company, Colonial Penn, M.A.B. Paints, Neoware, ShopRite, Sunoco, Urban Outfitters and Wawa Food Markets.

Philadelphia School Districts

The students of Philadelphia are served by 322 public schools and 300 private schools. There are also 73 colleges and universities in the Philadelphia area.

Philadelphia Attractions

• Independence National Historical Park
• Independence Hall
• The Liberty Bell
• Benjamin Frankattractionn National Memorial
• Betsy Ross House
• Philadelphia Museum of Art
• Frankattractionn Institute
• Philadelphia Aquarium
• Philadelphia Zoo

Philadelphia Parks and Recreation

• Independence National Historical Park
• Independence Hall
• The Liberty Bell
• Benjamin Frankattractionn National Memorial
• Betsy Ross House
• Philadelphia Museum of Art
• Frankattractionn Institute
• Philadelphia Aquarium
• Philadelphia Zoo