Old Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Living in Old Kensington

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Bikeability 94
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Walkability 90
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 91
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 13
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 92
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Schools 10
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Residents

15k Population +4.4k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
39% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years44%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black24%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household39%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone22%

Economy

$70k Median Household Income +$36k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty +10% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van52%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation28%
Taxicab2%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$270k Median Home Value +$106k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$514 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached47%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier39%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M5%

House Heating Type

Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas63%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Old Kensington

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85

Property Crime in Old Kensington

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (86%)(12%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton87%
Donald Trump11%

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 0
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 3 0
Dec 37 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Old Kensington

Excessive Heat12
Inland Flooding71
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding26
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Old Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Old Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Lasalle Academy
0 miles, NE
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St Malachy
1 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Old Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Temple University
1 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Old Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Kensington Hospital
1 miles, NE
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Wills Eye Hospital
2 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Old Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
27 miles, NE
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