Philadelphia
Rank: 24
Population: 1,522,648

The City of Brotherly Love is one of our highest-ranked spots for entertainment and nightlife, with 3,800 restaurants. Beyond cheesesteaks, Benjamin Franklin’s old haunt features a bustling college and arts scene. But Philadelphia isn’t great for your health, with significant crime and low air quality pulling down its ratings.

Bars: 400
Restaurants: 3,821
Museums: 91
Libraries: 100
Pro sports teams: 5
Park acres per 1,000 residents: 7
Colleges: 18
Percent with graduate degree: 6.4
Median household income: $48,330
Percent unemployed: 10.9