This Delaware County Community Is 1 of 50 Best Places to Live in the US
Those looking to escape the frantic city scene have plenty of suburban options outside Philadelphia, but one community in Delaware County seems to be a favorite, writes Brenden Rearick for Money.
Media continues to be an eclectic, renter-friendly borough community of about 6,000 residents.
While there are plenty of amenities to enjoy from a Media lifestyle, it may be its proximity to Philadelphia that makes it a top pick for many of its residents. The borough is only a half-hour commuter train ride to the city.
While in Media, residents can enjoy a walkable borough with culture shopping and dining all available downtown, while they commune with nature nearby.
Ridley Creek State Park is a 10-minute drive from town with miles of hiking and horse-riding trails, along with a well-stocked creek for fishing.
Farmers markets provide cheap, fresh produce while Media’s many restaurant provide a multi-cultural culinary experience.
Media has a low unemployment rate of 2.7 percent and a median income that beats Pennsylvania’s average.
Homes have a median listing price of $300,000, while its schools turn out students that perform 27 percent higher on the state average in math and reading tests.
Read more about where Media excels in Money.
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