Every year, magazines, newspapers, books and web sites name the “best” and the “worst” cities in the U.S. Whether it is to work, play, live or party, a hand-full of cities seem to always appear on these lists. Cities within the Philadelphia Region were recently named in three separate best/worst lists. 

Philadelphia suburb Wallingford, Pa., was named #9 in the top 100 places to live by CNN Money. Good schools, nice homes and a 20-minute commute to Philadelphia are some of the perks of living in Wallingford. About 30 percent of the town’s residents commute into Philadelphia, opting to enjoy the suburb scenery of green hills and old stone houses versus the city scenery.

Single and ready to mingle? CNN Money named West Chester, Pa., as one of the cities with the highest percentage of singles in the country. With a population of 19,100, more than 61 percent of the population in West Chester is single. The quaint downtown area is filled with restaurants, shops and bars, and is a mere half-hour drive to Philadelphia. The students of West Chester University also preside over the town throughout the academic year.

AOL Money News recently named 13 cities as the “worst places to live,” and Philadelphia appeared on the list.  Cited as the “picked-on, runty little brother” of the East Coast, AOL praised Philadelphia for its rich culture and affordability.

We want to hear your opinion! What are the best assets of the Philadelphia Region?