Best Cities in Pennsylvania (2026)

Top cities in Pennsylvania by composite livability score.

Minimum population: 25,000

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#↑	City	Population	Score	Med. Income
🥇	PittsburghPA	303,843	68	$60,187
🥈	AllentownPA	125,292	58	$52,449
🥉	EriePA	94,826	55	$43,135
4	PhiladelphiaPA	1,593,208	48	$57,537
5	ReadingPA	94,601	48	$42,852

About This Ranking

Top cities in Pennsylvania by composite livability score.

Calculated using Top City Reports's proprietary scoring methodology.

Cities must have a population of at least 25,000.