Sharswood, Philadelphia, PA

Living in Sharswood

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Bikeability 97
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Walkability 94
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Commute 19
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Public Transit 91
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 12
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Airports 68
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 96
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Schools 34
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Residents

5.6k Population -990 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
37% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black71%
Caucasian13%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial4%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household37%
Householder living alone51%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$33k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
62% Above Poverty +13% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K51%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector64%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle8%
Car, truck, or van49%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation25%
Taxicab1%
Walked12%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$169k Median Home Value +$98k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$701 Median Monthly Rent +$304 (2010–19)
25% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached53%
1 unit, detached6%
Multiple units10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier41%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas65%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sharswood

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85

Property Crime in Sharswood

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (93%)(5%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton94%
Donald Trump5%

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 Sharswood

Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding69
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sharswood, Philadelphia, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sharswood, Philadelphia, PA

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Girard College
0 miles, SE
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Gesu School
0 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Sharswood, Philadelphia, PA

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Temple University
1 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Sharswood, Philadelphia, PA

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Kensington Hospital
2 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Sharswood, Philadelphia, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
28 miles, NE
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