City vs city
Lancaster, PA vs Philadelphia, PA
| Lancaster | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,683 | 1,582,432 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | -0.5% | -0.7% |
| Median home value | $203,700 | $232,400 |
| Median rent | $1,177 | $1,323 |
| Household income | $63,421 | $60,698 |
| Unemployment | 7.9% | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 18% | 19% |
| State crime /100k | 1,589 | 1,589 |
Gold marks the better number on each line.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).
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