Philadelphia
United States • North America
Primary City: Philadelphia
Primary State/Province: Pennsylvania
Primary Language: English
Population: 7.3M
GDP: $618B • GDP per capita: $84,717
GAWC Class: 6
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
2.3%
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. 103 of 4,200+ metros clear the bar.
Key Statistics
Major Teams
13
Total Teams
20
Major Companies
35
Market Cap
$682B
Skyscrapers (150m+)
2
Supertall (200m+)
1
Metro Stations
149
Commuter Rail
153
Universities
9
Michelin Stars
12
Cultural Events
1
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 13 | #T-12 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 20 | #T-19 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 3 | #T-47 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 35 | #21 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $682B | #48 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 1 | #T-60 |
| Universities ↗ | 9 | #T-17 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 6 | #T-15 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 8 | #T-34 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 2 | #T-82 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 4.0 | #T-63 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 12.0 | #T-118 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 149 | #40 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 153 | #T-28 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 1 | #T-45 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 19 | #T-72 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • United States
Philadelphia Union
Chester (PA) • Level: 1
American Football • NFL
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia
Baseball • MLB
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia
Basketball • NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia
Hockey • NHL
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia
Notable Venues7 venues
Football
Subaru Park
Chester
American Football
Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia
Baseball
Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia
Basketball • Hockey
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Philadelphia
Basketball
The Palestra
Philadelphia
Athletics
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Golf
Merion Golf Club
Ardmore
Other Teams
College/University Teams18 teams
American Football • FBS
Temple
Philadelphia
American Football • FBS
Delaware
Newark (DE)
American Football • FCS
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
American Football • FCS
Villanova
Villanova
Basketball • NCAA
Temple
Philadelphia
Basketball • NCAA
La Salle
Philadelphia
Basketball • NCAA
St. Joseph's
Philadelphia
Basketball • NCAA
Villanova
Villanova
Basketball • NCAA
Drexel
Philadelphia
Basketball • NCAA
Delaware
Newark (DE)
Basketball • NCAA
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
W Basketball • NCAA W
Temple (W)
Philadelphia
W Basketball • NCAA W
La Salle (W)
Philadelphia
W Basketball • NCAA W
St. Joseph's (W)
Philadelphia
W Basketball • NCAA W
Villanova (W)
Villanova
W Basketball • NCAA W
Drexel (W)
Philadelphia
W Basketball • NCAA W
Delaware (W)
Newark (DE)
W Basketball • NCAA W
Pennsylvania (W)
Philadelphia
Other Men’s Teams5 teams
Baseball • Minor Lg Base
Reading Fightin Phils
Reading (PA)
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Delaware Blue Coats
Wilmington (DE)
Combat Sports • Notable Venues
Boardwalk Hall
Atlantic City
Hockey • Minor/Jr/Int'l Hockey
Reading Royals
Reading (PA)
Lacrosse • Other Sports
Philadelphia Wings
Philadelphia
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals36 events
2022 World Series
Baseball
2022 • Citizens Bank Park
2015 Gold Cup Final
Football Final
2015 • Philadelphia
2010 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
2010 • Wachovia Center
2009 World Series
Baseball
2009 • Citizens Bank Park
2008 World Series
Baseball
2008 • Citizens Bank Park
2001 NBA Finals
Basketball
2001 • First Union Center
1997 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
1997 • Corestates Center
1993 World Series
Baseball
1993 • Veterans Stadium
1987 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
1987 • The Spectrum
1985 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
1985 • The Spectrum
1983 NBA Finals
Basketball
1983 • The Spectrum
1983 World Series
Baseball
1983 • Veterans Stadium
1982 NBA Finals
Basketball
1982 • The Spectrum
1981 NCAA Final Four
Basketball Final
1981 • Philadelphia
1980 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
1980 • The Spectrum
1980 NBA Finals
Basketball
1980 • The Spectrum
1980 World Series
Baseball
1980 • Veterans Stadium
1977 NBA Finals
Basketball
1977 • The Spectrum
1976 NCAA Final Four
Basketball Final
1976 • Philadelphia
1976 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
1976 • The Spectrum
1975 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
1975 • The Spectrum
1974 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
1974 • The Spectrum
1967 NBA Finals
Basketball
1967 • Convention Hall
1956 NBA Finals
Basketball
1956 • Convention Hall
1950 World Series
Baseball
1950 • Shibe Park
1948 NBA Finals
Basketball
1948 • Philadelphia Arena
1947 NBA Finals
Basketball
1947 • Philadelphia Arena
1931 World Series
Baseball
1931 • Shibe Park
1930 World Series
Baseball
1930 • Shibe Park
1929 World Series
Baseball
1929 • Shibe Park
1915 World Series
Baseball
1915 • Baker Bowl
1914 World Series
Baseball
1914 • Shibe Park
1913 World Series
Baseball
1913 • Shibe Park
1911 World Series
Baseball
1911 • Shibe Park
1910 World Series
Baseball
1910 • Shibe Park
1905 World Series
Baseball
1905 • Baker Bowl
All-Star Games12 events
MLB All-Star Game
All-Star Game
2026 • Citizens Bank Park
NBA All-Star Game
All-Star Game
2002 • First Union Center
MLB All-Star Game
All-Star Game
1996 • Veterans Stadium
NHL All-Star Game
All-Star Game
1992 • The Spectrum
MLB All-Star Game
All-Star Game
1976 • Veterans Stadium
NBA All-Star Game
All-Star Game
1976 • The Spectrum
NHL All-Star Game
All-Star Game
1976 • The Spectrum
NBA All-Star Game
All-Star Game
1970 • The Spectrum
NBA All-Star Game
All-Star Game
1960 • Convention Hall
MLB All-Star Game
All-Star Game
1952 • Shibe Park
MLB All-Star Game
All-Star Game
1943 • Shibe Park
NFL All-Star Game
All-Star Game
1942 • Shibe Park
Golf Majors13 events
PGA Championship
Golf Major
2026 • Aronimink Golf Club
US Open
Golf Major
2013 • Merion Golf Club
US Open
Golf Major
1981 • Merion Golf Club
US Open
Golf Major
1971 • Merion Golf Club
PGA Championship
Golf Major
1962 • Aronimink Golf Club
PGA Championship
Golf Major
1958 • Llanerch Country Club
US Open
Golf Major
1950 • Merion Golf Club
PGA Championship
Golf Major
1942 • Seaview Country Club
US Open
Golf Major
1939 • Philadelphia Country Club
PGA Championship
Golf Major
1938 • The Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort
US Open
Golf Major
1934 • Merion Golf Club
US Open
Golf Major
1910 • Philadelphia Cricket Club
US Open
Golf Major
1907 • Philadelphia Cricket Club
Tennis Majors3 events
United States National Championships
Tennis Major
1923 • Germantown Cricket Club
United States National Championships
Tennis Major
1922 • Germantown Cricket Club
United States National Championships
Tennis Major
1921 • Germantown Cricket Club
Major Fights12 events
WrestleMania XL
WrestleMania
2024 • Lincoln Financial Field
Arturo Gatti W 10 Micky Ward III
Ring Magazine FOTY
2003 • Boardwalk Hall
WrestleMania XV
WrestleMania
1999 • First Union Center
Ivan Robinson W 10 Arturo Gatti I
Ring Magazine FOTY
1998 • Boardwalk Hall
Arturo Gatti KO 5 Gabriel Ruelas
Ring Magazine FOTY
1997 • Caesars Hotel & Casino
WrestleMania V
WrestleMania
1989 • Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall
Roberto Durán W 12 Iran Barkley
Ring Magazine FOTY
1989 • Atlantic City Convention Center
WrestleMania IV
WrestleMania
1988 • Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall
Mike Tyson KO 1 Michael Spinks
Major Heavyweight Title
1988 • Convention Hall
Joey Giardello W 10 Henry Hank II
Ring Magazine FOTY
1962 • Convention Hall
Rocky Marciano KO 13 Jersey Joe Walcott I
Ring Magazine FOTY
1952 • Municipal Stadium
Gene Tunney W 10 Jack Dempsey I
Ring Magazine FOTY
1926 • Sesquicentennial Stadium
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comcast | $108B | Public |
| 2 | Cencora | $64B | Public |
| 3 | Wawa | $57B | Private |
| 4 | Ametek | $54B | Public |
| 5 | Allied Universal | $54B | Private |
| 6 | American Water | $26B | Public |
| 7 | Carpenter Technology | $22B | Public |
| 8 | Burlington Stores | $22B | Public |
| 9 | West Pharmaceutical Services | $20B | Public |
| 10 | Incyte | $19B | Public |
| 11 | Dupont De Nemours | $19B | Public |
| 12 | Asplundh Tree Expert | $17B | Private |
Total Market Cap: $682B across 35 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Notable One-off Events
1876 Centennial Exposition
Philadelphia • World Expo
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries3 items
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia • Art
Independence Hall
Philadelphia • Cultural Heritage
National Constitution Center
Philadelphia • History
Performing Arts Venues2 items
Kimmel Center (Verizon Hall)
Philadelphia • Concert Hall
Academy of Music
Philadelphia • Opera House
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks2 items
Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square • Park/Garden
Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia • Zoo
Landmarks & Civic1 item
King of Prussia Mall
Philadelphia • Shopping
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities9 entries
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States
University of Delaware
Newark (DE), United States
Temple University
Philadelphia, United States
Drexel University
Philadelphia, United States
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, United States
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, United States
Haverford College
Haverford, United States
Villanova University
Villanova, United States
Rowan University
Glassboro, United States
Top 250 Hospitals2 entries
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia • Hospital
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia • Hospital
Infrastructure
Airport2 entries
Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia • 2 - Major International
Atlantic City International Airport
Atlantic City • 4 - Regional
Port1 entry
Port of Philadelphia
Philadelphia • Container
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Philadelphia 30th Street Station
Philadelphia • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (149 stations)5 entries
River Line (NJ Transit)
Camden • 21 stations
Routes 101 and 102
Philadelphia • 52 stations
Subway–Surface Trolley Lines and Route 15
Philadelphia • 9 stations
PATCO Speedline
Philadelphia • 14 stations
SEPTA
Philadelphia • 53 stations
Suburban Rail (153 stations)1 entry
SEPTA Regional Rail
Philadelphia • 153 stations
Stock Exchange1 entry
Nasdaq PHLX
Philadelphia • Futures Exchange
Luxury Hospitality
FTG 4-Star3 entries
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
Philadelphia
Lacroix at The Rittenhouse
Philadelphia
The Rittenhouse
Philadelphia