9.2 out of 10

Philadelphia

44.1536462817512 -75.7074848426819
Great for
  • Clean & Green
  • Eating Out
  • Gym & Fitness
  • Internet Access
  • Medical Facilities
Not great for
  • Nightlife
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Who lives here?
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Tourists

Reviews

5/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 2/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Parking 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
2yrs+

"Home to a Wonderful School District and A Fantastic Country Store!"

Philadelphia NY of Jefferson County, NY is home to the wonderful Indian River School District, which serves it and neighboring towns such as Antwerp, Evans Mills, Pamelia, and Calcium, NY (ect.). Once part of the neighboring town of Le Ray, Philadelphia is found at NYS Rt. 26 and US Rt. 11, and is home to more than 2,140 people. Indian River School District is a highly-rated school system, with schools like Antwerp Primary School and Evans Mills Primary School receiving 5 out of 10 stars, and Indian River High School receiving 5 stars as well, with a successful graduation rate of 71.9%.

Philadelphia NY is perfect for families, with excellent medical care, affordable housing prices, and wonderful child care in the vicinity. The North Country Store is an old-time country market, and there's also a Stewart's Shop in town as well as a Dollar General and Phoenix Rising, a tatoo shop. For eating out, try Brenda's Pizzeria, where you can get fantastic service and top-notch pizza and wings, either eat-in or takeā€”out! Don't forget to stop by the Otter Creek Winery on your visit here, as well as the Indian Creek Golf Course. There's also a little zoo in nearby Watertown and wonderful activities at Crystal Lake, a beautiful lake in the neighboring town of Theresa, NY. Residents and cardholders of the county will also have access to Bodman Memorial Library.
Pros
  • Wonderful Indian River Central School District
  • Very safe and affordable for families raising kids
Cons
  • must have a car to get around
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Tourists
  • LGBT+
  • Students
  • Country Lovers
  • Trendy & Stylish

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