West Parkside, Philadelphia, PA

Living in West Parkside

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Bikeability 92
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Walkability 90
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Commute 16
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 68
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 96
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Schools 4
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Residents

5.9k Population +140 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +8 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
54% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black85%
Caucasian10%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%

Education

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$34k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
62% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
37  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K48%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed1%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van57%
Public transportation33%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$95k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$463 Median Monthly Rent -$65 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied +14% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached66%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194921%
Built 1939 or earlier49%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Parkside

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85

Property Crime in West Parkside

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (94%)(4%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton95%
Donald Trump4%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 5
Feb 35 3 6
Mar 43 4 2
Apr 53 4 1
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 77 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Parkside

Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding69
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Public Schools

Public Schools near West Parkside, Philadelphia, PA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near West Parkside, Philadelphia, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near West Parkside, Philadelphia, PA

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Drexel University
2 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Parkside, Philadelphia, PA

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Airports

Airports near West Parkside, Philadelphia, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
30 miles, NE
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