Numerous Greater Philadelphia Communities Ranked Among The Best Places to Buy a House in America, Raise a Family, Live and Best School Districts!

If you live in Philadelphia or the greater surrounding area then you know how great a place this is to call home. The 2016 “Best Places” by Niche has been released and it comes as no surprise that many Eastern Pennsylvania area communities came in top on many of the lists.  Niche combines rigorous analysis with authentic reviews to create their list of the best places to live and go to school in America.

Check out these various Eastern Pennsylvania “Best Places” in America to live, work, and play!

2016 Best Places to Buy a House in America

The best places to buy a house in America according to Niche was determined based on home values, home ownership rates, housing costs, property taxes, and current real estate trends.  They used additional data from the FBI, Zillow, U.S. Census, and other sources.

#1 Chesterbrook  (Suburb of Philadelphia, PA)

Coming in #1 on the list, Chesterbrook is the best place to buy a home in America. Due to these factors:

• Home Value to Income Ratio of 2.9 : 1
• Median Home Value of $301,300
• Monthly Housing Cost of $1,612
• Public Schools Grade of A+
• Higher Education Rate of 78.3%

Additional factors can be found here.

#3 Devon (Suburb of Philadelphia, PA)

Ranking #3 on the best places to live in America is Devon and here is why:

• Home Value to Income Ratio of 3.2 : 1
• Median Home Value of $486,100
• Monthly Housing Cost of $2,710
• Public Schools Grade of A+
• Higher Education Rate of 84.2%

Additional factors can be found here.

2016 Best Places to Raise a Family in America

Eastern Pennsylvania is a great place to raise a family and those over at Niche discovered that as well. Their data to compile the list is based on public schools, cost of living, crime rates, and available family-friendly amenities.

#1 Devon (Suburb of Philadelphia, PA)

Devon, PA ranked #1 on the list of 2016 Best Places to Raise a Family in America. Here is why:

• Public Schools Grade of A+
• Family Amenities Grade of A+
• Real Estate Grade of A-

Additional factors can be found here.

#6 Chesterbrook (Suburb of Philadelphia, PA)

Chesterbrook is a lovely suburb of Philadelphia that ranked #6 on the list of Best Places to Raise a Family in America. Here is why:

• Public Schools Grade of A+
• Family Amenities Grade of A
• Real Estate Grade of A-

Additional factors can be found here.

#25 Upper Uwchlan Township (Suburb of Philadelphia, PA)

Upper Uwchlan is another suburb of Philadelphia which made the list because of these factors:

• Public Schools Grade of A+
• Family Amenities Grade of A-
• Real Estate Grade of B+

See the additional factors here.

2016 Best Places to Live in America

Niche put together the Best Places to Live in America based on factors that include public schools, cost of living, crime, local amenities, and job opportunities available.

#8 Chesterbrook (Suburb of Philadelphia, PA)

Chesterbrook ranked #8 on the list of 2016 Best Places to Live in America and here is why:

• Education Grade of A+
• Public Schools Grade of A+
• Real Estate Grade of A-
• Diversity Grade of A-
• Health & Fitness Grade of A+
• Family Amenities Grade of A
• Jobs Grade of A-

Additional factors for the #8 ranking can be found here.

#20 Tredyffrin Township (Suburb of Philadelphia, PA)

Ranking #29 in the Best Places to Live in America is Tredyfrrin Township. They may rank #20 in this list but came in #1 in the Best School District in America.  Here is what made Tredyffrin stand out as one of the Best Places to Live in America:

• Education Grade of A+
• Public Schools Grade of A+
• Real Estate Grade of B
• Diversity Grade of B
• Health & Fitness Grade of A+
• Family Amenities Grade of A
• Jobs Grade of A-

Additional factors for the #20 ranking can be found here.

2017 Best School Districts In America

Some of the best school districts in the nation are right here at our back door. Niche compiled its list of 2017 Best School Districts by using a rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents along with data from the U.S. Department of Education.  Other factors that were included in the rankings were college readiness, state test scores, teacher quality, graduation rates, ACT/SAT scores, and public school district ratings.

#1 Tredyffrin-Easttown School District

The #1 Best School District in the nation for 2017 is none other than Tredyffrin-Easttown and here is why:

• Academics Grade of A+
• Culture and Diversity Grade of B
• Health & Safety Grade of A+
• Teachers Grade of A+
• Resources & Facilities Grade of A+
• Clubs & Activities Grade of A+
• Sports Grade of A+

More factors can be found here.

 #3 Radnor Township School District

Radnor Township earns the honor of coming in #3 in the nation for Best School Districts due to these reasons:

• Academics Grade of A+
• Culture and Diversity Grade of B
• Health & Safety Grade of A+
• Teachers Grade of A+
• Resources & Facilities Grade of A+
• Club & Activities Grade of A+
• Sports Grade of A+

More factors can be found here.

#8 Lower Merion School District

Ranking #8 on the list of 2017 Best School Districts in America is Lower Merion School District as a result of these statistics:

• Academics Grade of A+
• Culture & Diversity Grade of B
• Health & Safety Grade of A+
• Teachers Grade of A+
• Resources & Facilities Grade of A+
• Clubs & Activities Grade of A+
• Sports Grade of A+

More factors can be found here.

There are many other wonderful communities in Eastern Pennsylvania that did not make the list. If finding your dream home in 2017 is in your plans, The Silva Group is here to help. Start your search for your new home with our Advanced Search tool.

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